Inferior transverse scapular ligament
Ligamentum transversum inferius scapulae
- Latin synonym: Ligamentum transversum scapulae inferius
Definition
This inferior transverse scapular ligament (spinoglenoid) is a weak membranous band, situated behind the neck of the scapula and stretching from the lateral border of the spine to the margin of the glenoid cavity above the spinoglenoid notch. It forms an arch under which the transverse scapular vessels and suprascapular nerve enter the infraspinatous fossa.
References
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
