Supraspinous ligament
| Supraspinous ligament | |
|---|---|
Median sagittal section of two lumbar vertebræ and their ligaments. | |
Posterior view of muscles connecting the upper extremity to the vertebral column. Nuchal ligament labeled in red at center. | |
| Details | |
| From | Spinous process of C7 |
| To | Sacrum |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum supraspinale |
| TA98 | A03.2.01.005 |
| TA2 | 1677 |
| FMA | 13425 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The supraspinous ligament (also known as the supraspinal ligament) is a ligament extending across the tips of the spinous processes of the vertebra of the vertebral column.