Coracoclavicular ligament
Coracoclavicular ligament
The coracoclavicular ligament is a strong shoulder ligament that connects the clavicle (collarbone) to the coracoid process of the scapula. It is not part of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint itself, but it helps keep the clavicle in contact with the acromion, so the AC joint moves very little.
It has two parts: the trapezoid ligament in front and the conoid ligament behind. These parts lie near the subclavius and deltoid muscles in front and near the trapezius muscle behind. The exact attachment points can vary between people, and sometimes there are three fascicles instead of two.
The coracoclavicular ligament is a strong stabilizer of the AC joint and helps transfer the weight of the upper limb to the spine. It can be damaged in a severe dislocation of the clavicle, and such damage may require surgery to repair.
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