Ligaments of the Shoulder

Question 1

Superior Glenohumeral

Answer 1

O: Upper part of the glenoid margin and adjacent labrum of the scapula
I: upper surface of the lesser tubercle of the humerus
Limitation: Lateral rotation

Question 2

Middle Glenohumeral

Answer 2

O: middle part of the glenoid margin and adjacent labrum of the scapula
I: Lesser tubercle of the humerus
Limitation: Lateral rotation

Question 3

Inferior Glenohumeral

Answer 3

O: lower aspect if the glenoid margin and adjacent labrum of the scapula
I: anterioinferior aspect of the anatomical neck of the humerus.
Limitation: Lateral rotation and possible limitation of abduction in its outer range.

Question 4

Transverse Humeral

Answer 4

O: greater tubercle of the humerus
I: lesser tubercle of the humerus
Limitation: bridges the gap between the 2 tubercles, thus holding the long head of the biceps tendon in the intertubercular groove.

Question 5

Coracohumeral

Answer 5

O: coracoid process of the scapula
I: anterior part of the ligament attaches to the lesser tubercle. Posterior part attaches to the greater tubercle of the humerus.
Limitation: Blends with the capsule to enhance the capsular strength

Question 6

coracoacromial

Answer 6

O: Lateral border of the coracoid process of the scapula
I: anterior aspect of the acromion of the scapula, in front of the acromioclavicular joint
Limitation: limits upwards migration of the humerus.