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| Ligaments | Cross-sectional area (mm2) |
|---|---|
| Posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) | 20.0 |
| Anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL) | 63.7 |
| Ligamentum flavum (LF) | 40.0 |
| Capsular ligament (CL) | 30.0 |
| Intertransverse ligament (ITL) | 1.8 |
| Interspinous ligament (ISL) | 40.0 |
| Supraspinous ligament (SSL) | 30.0 |
