Interclavicular Ligament

Description

The interclavicular ligament is labeled

Ligaments of the sternoclavicular joint

Anatomy of the sternoclavicular joints, viewed from the anterior aspect with the left joint intact and the right joint in coronal section

Name

• Interclavicular Ligament
• Ligamentum interclaviculare

General

• Major stabilizing ligament of the sternoclavicular joint
• Supports the shoulder girdle and shoulder joint as well

Gross Anatomy

• Unites the medial end of both clavicles with the superior surface of the sternum
• Continuous with the deep cervical fascia
• Sternocleidomastoid can be found in front of the ligament, Sternothyreoideus behind

Function

• Interclavicular ligament acts to stabilize the sternoclavicular joint

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Clinical Significance

• Sternoclavicular Arthritis
• Sternoclavicular Joint Pain
• Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation

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See Also

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

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