glenohumeral (GH) ligaments Flashcards

1
Q

what is the ligament with the greatest stiffness?

A

coracohumeral

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2
Q

superior GHL

A

limits inferior translation and external rotation

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3
Q

middle GHL

A

limits anterior translation

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4
Q

what is the inferior GHL also known as?

A

“hammock”

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5
Q

transverse humeral

A

keeps tendon of long head of triceps in inter-tubercular groove

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6
Q

superior transverse scapular

A

bridges supra-scapular notch to form a foramen

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