Fill in the Blanks ligaments of cervicalsOnline version ligaments fill in by kenneth thomas 1 rheumatoid Alar Transverse Apical extension Post Ant Lamina Ligaments of the Cervical Spine 1 . Anterior Longitudinal Ligament ( All ) 2 . Posterior Longitudinal Ligament ( PLL ) ? . of the spinal canal 3 . Ligamentum Flavum ( Flaval Ligament ) ? . Of the spinal canal ( to Lamina ) Stretches under tension and retracts without any bulging , especially during full of the cervical spine 4 . Ligamentum Nuchae ( Nuchal Ligament ) 5 . Posterior Atlant - Occipital Membrane * * calcification ? ponticulus posticus ? possible vertebral artery compression 6 . Ligament * * poorly developed in most individuals 7 . Ligaments 8 . Ligament Strongest ligament in cervical spine * * may be compromised in arthritis , Down's Syndrome , ankylosing spondyliti s