The ligamentum nuchae
A) attaches the sternum to the ribs.
B) helps to hold the head in an upright position.
C) stabilizes the lumbar vertebrae.
D) attaches the atlas to the occipital bone of the skull.
E) attaches the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae.

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The ligamentum nuchae is a strong, fibrous band that extends from the external occipital protuberance on the skull to the spinous process of the cervical vertebrae, helping to support the head in an upright position.

The Ligamentum Nuchae