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. Identify several spinous processes in the lower thoracic or lumbar region and note the supraspinous and interspinous ligaments, which connect individual spinous processes (Figure 2.2). In the cervical region, identify the ligamentum nuchae which attaches to the external occipital protuberance and spinous processes (C1 to C7).Links and References:
Grant's: 4.51-4.55
Netter: 161-162
Rohen and Yokochi: 210-211