glenohumeral (GH) ligaments Flashcards
1
Q
what is the ligament with the greatest stiffness?
A
coracohumeral
2
Q
superior GHL
A
limits inferior translation and external rotation
3
Q
middle GHL
A
limits anterior translation
4
Q
what is the inferior GHL also known as?
A
“hammock”
5
Q
transverse humeral
A
keeps tendon of long head of triceps in inter-tubercular groove
6
Q
superior transverse scapular
A
bridges supra-scapular notch to form a foramen