Coracoclavicular ligament
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| Ligament: Coracoclavicular ligament | ||
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| The left shoulder and acromioclavicular joints, and the proper ligaments of the scapula. | ||
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| Glenoid fossa of right side. | ||
| Latin | ligamentum coracoclaviculare | |
| Gray's | subject #82 315 | |
| From | coracoid process | |
| To | clavicle | |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | l_09/12492010 | |
The Coracoclavicular Ligament serves to connect the clavicle with the coracoid process of the scapula.
It does not properly belong the acromioclavicular joint articulation, but is usually described with it, since it forms a most efficient means of retaining the clavicle in contact with the acromion. It consists of two fasciculi, called the trapezoid ligament and conoid ligament.
These ligaments are in relation, in front, with the Subclavius and Deltoideus; behind, with the Trapezius.
[edit] External links
- Dictionary at eMedicine Coracoclavicular+ligament
- Diagram at ouhsc.edu
- "Clavicle Fracture and Coracoclavicular Ligament Rupture"
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