Corpus: Anterior longitudinal ligament

The longitudinal anterior ligament is a ligament that runs along the front surface of the entire spine, extending over the vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs located between them.

The anterior longitudinal ligament is broader compared to the posterior longitudinal ligament, which runs along the back surface of the spine. Together, these ligaments help stabilize the spinal column. The anterior longitudinal ligament also limits the extension (backward bending) of the spine.

It is made up of dense collagenous connective tissue. The fibres are tightly connected to the vertebral bodies and extend into the annuli fibrosi of the intervertebral discs.