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  1. Vertebral column
    1. Anterior longitudinal
      attachments - to anterior surfaces of vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs
      function - stabilizes vertebral column and prevents hyperextension
    2. Posterior longitudinal
      attachments - to posterior surfaces of vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs
      function - prevents hyperflexion of vertebral column
    3. Ligamentum flavum (L. flavus, yellow)
      attachments - interconnect adjacent laminae
    4. Supraspinous
      attachments - to apices of spinous processes C7 to sacrum
    5. Interspinous
      attachments - interconnect adjacent spinous processes
    6. Ligamentum nuchae (nape, back of neck)
      attachments - from C7 spinous process to external occipital protuberance

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