SACROVERTEBRAL LIGAMENT
\sˈakɹə͡ʊvˌɜːtɪbɹə͡l lˈɪɡəmənt], \sˈakɹəʊvˌɜːtɪbɹəl lˈɪɡəmənt], \s_ˈa_k_ɹ_əʊ_v_ˌɜː_t_ɪ_b_ɹ_əl l_ˈɪ_ɡ_ə_m_ə_n_t]\
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is a strong lignment, which passes from the anterior part of each of the transverse processes of the last lumbar vertebra to be attached to the base of the sacrum. Its use is to maintain the articulation of those two bones in situ.
By Robley Dunglison
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.