Which ligament connects the internal surface of laminae of adjacent vertebrae?

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Which ligament connects the internal surface of laminae of adjacent vertebrae?

Explanation:
Ligamentum flavum is the elastic band that connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae, attaching to the internal surfaces facing the spinal canal. Its elasticity allows it to stretch during flexion and recoil to help restore the spine to extension, while also forming part of the posterior boundary of the vertebral canal. This distinguishes it from ligaments that run along the front of the spine (anterior longitudinal ligament), along the back of the vertebral bodies inside the canal (posterior longitudinal ligament), or between the spinous processes (interspinous ligament).

Ligamentum flavum is the elastic band that connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae, attaching to the internal surfaces facing the spinal canal. Its elasticity allows it to stretch during flexion and recoil to help restore the spine to extension, while also forming part of the posterior boundary of the vertebral canal. This distinguishes it from ligaments that run along the front of the spine (anterior longitudinal ligament), along the back of the vertebral bodies inside the canal (posterior longitudinal ligament), or between the spinous processes (interspinous ligament).

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