Coracohumeral Ligament

Description

The ligaments of the shoulder joint

Name

• Coracohumeral Ligament (CHL)
• Ligamentum Coracohumerale

General

• Strong intrinsic ligament supporting the glenohumeral joint complex
• Origin: base of the coracoid process of the scapula
• Runs latearlly across the glenohumeral joint capsule
• Creates a tunnel for the long head of biceps brachii
• Insertion: greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus, along transverse ligament of the bicipital groove

Functions

• Strengthens glenohumeral joint superiorly
• Limits excessive external rotation
• Limits inferior translation of humerus

Variant Anatomy

• Rarely hypoplastic or aplastic (5%)

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Clinical Significance

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Shoulder Pain Main
• Physical Exam Shoulder
• Shoulder Anatomy Main

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