Nuchal ligament

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The nuchal ligament is a unique arrangement of tendons and fascia lying between the posterior neck muscles. It is located in the median sagittal plane. Because of its structure, the nuchal ligament is sometimes described as a triangular fibrous membrane rather than a ligament. Inferiorly, it continues as the supraspinous ligament.

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