Ligaments of the shoulder
A. The Coracohumeral ligament connects the proximal end of the humerus to the coracoid process of the scapula
B. The Coracoacromial ligament connects the coracoid process of the scapula to the acromion of the scapula
D. The Trapezoid ligament connects the coracoid process of the scapula to the clavicle
E. The Conoid ligament also connects the coracoid process of the scapula to the clavicle
F. The Coracoclavicular ligament is made up of the trapezoid and conoid ligaments
G. The Superior ligament crosses the Glenohumeral joint and connects the top portion of the head of the humerus with the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
H. The Middle ligament crosses the Glenohumeral joint and connects the middle portion of the head of the humerus with the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
I. The Inferior ligament also crosses the Glenohumeral joint and connects the bottom portion of the head of the humerus with the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
J. The Glenohumeral ligaments are the superior, middle, and inferior ligaments that connect the head of the humerus with the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
B. The Coracoacromial ligament connects the coracoid process of the scapula to the acromion of the scapula
- There is no movement at this ligament and it does not cross a joint
D. The Trapezoid ligament connects the coracoid process of the scapula to the clavicle
E. The Conoid ligament also connects the coracoid process of the scapula to the clavicle
F. The Coracoclavicular ligament is made up of the trapezoid and conoid ligaments
G. The Superior ligament crosses the Glenohumeral joint and connects the top portion of the head of the humerus with the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
H. The Middle ligament crosses the Glenohumeral joint and connects the middle portion of the head of the humerus with the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
I. The Inferior ligament also crosses the Glenohumeral joint and connects the bottom portion of the head of the humerus with the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
J. The Glenohumeral ligaments are the superior, middle, and inferior ligaments that connect the head of the humerus with the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
The Glenoid labrum is a circular pattern of cartilage that surrounds the Glenohumeral joint
- The glenoid fossa is naturally a shallow fossa so this helps increase the depth
- It also helps increase the contact surface between the head of the humerus and the glenoid fossa from 25% to 75%
Ligament Support
Anterior Support
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Posterior support
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