The function of the anterior longitudinal ligament on the vertebral bodies is
A) to prevent hyperextension of the back.
B) to protect the spinal nerve cord.
C) to hold the vertebral laminae together.
D) to allow for extensive lateral movement and rotation of adjacent vertebrae.

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The anterior longitudinal ligament runs along the front of the vertebral bodies and helps prevent hyperextension of the spine by limiting excessive backward bending.

The Function of the Anterior Longitudinal Ligament on the Vertebral