Biomechanics Tri 5 - Weebly

No tensile strength, but will stretch always under tension. Made up of elastin. Keeps capsule from being pinched b/w facets. As we age, this ligament loses elasticity & becomes thicker & tighter. Interspinous Lig-Farthest away. Strongest. Interspinous & capsule tear 1st on hyperflexion. Curves of Spine. 30-60* normally. Sign. Of normal curves ... ................
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