Shoulder ligaments

Question 1

ligaments in the shoulder

Answer 1

1. glenohumeral ligament
2. coracoacromial ligament
3. coracoclavicular ligament
4. transverse humeral ligament

Question 2

Glenohumeral ligament

Answer 2

• connects humerus to glenoid
  -main source of stability
  -helps hold in place + keep from dislocating

-superior, middle and inferior

Question 3

Coraco-acromial ligament

Answer 3

-links coracoid to acromion
-this ligament can thicken and cause impingement

Question 4

coraco-clavicular ligament

Answer 4

-connects clavicle to the coracoid process of scapula (trapezoid ligament and conoid ligament)
-Keeps scapula attached to clavicle - keeps shoulder “square”
- Fall on point of shoulder - rupture ligament - dislocate ACJ

Question 5

Transverse humeral ligament

Answer 5

-capsular ligament of GHJ
-Fibers extend between greater + lesser tubercle of humerus forming a roof over bicipital groove
- tendon long head of biceps travels through canal deep to the transverse humeral ligament , prevents displacement of tendon of long head biceps brachii