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Coracoclavicular ligament

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From
  
coracoid process

TA
  
A03.5.03.004

To
  
clavicle

FMA
  
26029

Coracoclavicular ligament

Latin
  
ligamentum coracoclaviculare

The coracoclavicular ligament serves to connect the clavicle with the coracoid process of the scapula.

It does not properly belong to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint articulation, but is usually described with it, since it forms a most efficient means of retaining the clavicle in contact with the acromion. It consists of two fasciculi, the trapezoid ligament in front, and the conoid ligament behind. There is very little movement at the AC joint.

These ligaments are in relation, in front, with the subclavius and deltoideus; behind, with the trapezius. The coracoclavicular ligament is the strongest stabilizer of the AC joint.

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Coracoclavicular ligament Wikipedia


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