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Coracoacromial ligament
Ligament between the coracoid process and the acromion of the scapula / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The coracoacromial ligament is a strong triangular ligament between the coracoid process and the acromion. It protects the head of the humerus. Its acromial attachment may be repositioned to the clavicle during reconstructive surgery of the acromioclavicular joint (shoulder joint).
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Coracoacromial ligament | |
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![]() The left shoulder and acromioclavicular joints, and the proper ligaments of the scapula. (Coraco-acromial visible at upper right.) | |
![]() Glenoid fossa of right side. | |
Details | |
From | Coracoid process |
To | Acromion |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ligamentum coracoacromiale |
TA98 | A03.5.01.002 |
TA2 | 1740 |
FMA | 25943 |
Anatomical terminology |
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