Research Article

The Posterior Epidural Ligaments: A Cadaveric and Histological Investigation in the Lumbar Region

Table 1

The posterior epidural ligaments identified during dissection and the corresponding vertebral levels.

Lumbar spine levelPosterior epidural ligament Percentage total (%)

L3/L4333.3
L4/L5555.6
L5/S1111.1

Total9100.0

No ligaments were identified at L1-L2.