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https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01635050
Copy DOIPublication Date: Jan 1, 1999 | |
Citations: 16 |
Mechanical studies have shown the major strength of the joint capsules of the lower cervical spine, especially in its ventrolateral part. The aim of this study was to examine the structure of the joint capsules in order to discover if there is a correspondence between biomechanical properties and descriptive anatomy. Ten transverse sections and 4 sagittal sections obtained from 6 cadavers were observed under light microscopy at X 25 to X 250 magnification. Standard stains and specific elastic fiber stain were used for histologic preparation. The data were the thickness of the joint capsules in the different quadrants, and the topography and direction of the elastic fibers. The results showed that the ventrolateral part of the joint capsules is thick and reinforced by oblique elastic fibers. The dorsal part is thin. The authors suggest that the descriptive anatomy of the joint capsules confirms their mechanical properties. They note that the role of the ventrolateral part is supplemented by that of the posterior longitudinal ligament for the stability of the functional cervical spinal unit.
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