As mentioned before, there
is limited ligamentous support for the shoulder joint. In fact, there
are only four ligaments that support and restrict the glenohumeral joint
from dislocating, and one group of ligaments that encases the glenohumeral
joint capsule. These ligaments are the coracoclavicular, coracoacromial,
coracohumeral, acromioclavicular and the capsular ligaments.
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Originates at the base of the coracoid process and inserts on the humeral head |
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Spans the gap between the coracoid process and acromion |
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Binds the acromion to the clavicle thereby restricting clavicular movemt at the acromial end |
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Ties the clavicle to the coracoid process and helps to limit the movement between the clavicle and scapula |
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Includes the superior, inferior and middle glenohumeral ligaments. Joins the gleonhumeral joint capsul anteriorly, inferiorly and posteriorly |