GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

UPPER LIMB JOINTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What ligaments strengthen the shoulder joint
A
coracohumeral
B
coracoacromial
C
intraarticular
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glenohumeral ligaments-Composed of a superior, middle, and inferior ligament, these three ligaments combine to form the glenohumeral joint capsule connecting the glenoid fossa to the humerus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conclusion: The coracohumeral ligament envelops the whole subscapularis muscle and insertion and seems to function as a kind of holder for the subscapularis and supraspinatus muscles.

Detailed explanation-3: -The coracohumeral ligament is a fibrous structure that contributes to the stability of the glenohumeral joint by combined action with the rotator cuff muscles, superior glenohumeral ligament, and capsule.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glenohumeral Ligaments (GHL): These ligaments are the main source of stability for the shoulder. They are the superior, middle and inferior glenohumeral ligaments. They help hold the shoulder in place and keep it from dislocating .

Detailed explanation-5: -The clavicle has two ligaments involving the shoulder that help with stabilizing it to nearby bony structures: The acromioclavicular ligament and the coracoclavicular ligament both stabilize the clavicle to the shoulder blade.

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