The intertransverse ligaments are
ligaments that are placed between the
transverse processes of the
spine.
In the
cervical
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# of or pertaining to any neck.
# of or pertaining to the female cervix: i.e., the ''neck'' of the uterus.
*Commonly used medical phrases involving the neck are
**cervical collar
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region they consist of a few irregular, scattered fibers that are often replaced by muscles. In the
thoracic
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region they are rounded cords intimately connected with the deep muscles of the back. In the
lumbar region they are thin and membranous.
The intertransverse ligaments often blend with the
intertransverse muscles.
The function of the intertransverse ligaments is to limit
lateral flexion of the spine.
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Ligaments of the torso
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