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

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The anterior longitudinal ligament runs down the anterior (front) aspect of the vertebral bodies and helps prevent hyperextension of the back by limiting the range of motion in this direction. It also provides some stability to the spinal column by holding the vertebral bodies together.

The Function of the Anterior Longitudinal Ligament on the Vertebral