The interclavicular ligament connects the two sternal ends of the clavicles across the superior margin of the manubrium, providing a transverse ligamentous bridge between the two sternoclavicular joints.
Limits superior clavicular displacement bilaterally, provides the superior sternal ligamentous reinforcement, and stabilises both SC joints through its transverse connection.
The interclavicular ligament is divided during superior mediastinal access and during bilateral SC joint surgery. Its transverse connection means that unilateral SC joint dislocation puts tension on the contralateral SC joint through this ligament.
Division of the interclavicular ligament during median sternotomy extension to the SC joints for proximal aortic surgery or bilateral first rib resection.
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