Transverse Humeral Ligament
(Redirected from Transverse ligament of the bicipital groove)
Description
Name
- Transverse Humeral Ligament
- Brodie Ligament
- Brodie's ligament
General
- Small ligament that extends between the lesser and greater tubercles of the humerus
- Hold the long head of the Biceps Brachii tendon within the bicipital groove
- Some authors characterize it as an extension of the subscapularis tendon[1]
Function
- Provides stability and effective functioning of the long head of the biceps brachii
- Prevents subluxation of the tendon
Clinical Significance
- Subluxing Biceps Tendon
See Also
References
- ↑ MacDonald, K., et al. "Transverse humeral ligament: does it exist?." Clinical Anatomy: The Official Journal of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists and the British Association of Clinical Anatomists 20.6 (2007): 663-667.