The interclavicular ligament bridges the jugular notch connecting the superior medial ends of both clavicles, working with the SC joint capsular ligaments to prevent inferior clavicular displacement during arm depression and loading.
| Origin | Superior medial end of one clavicle |
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| Insertion | Superior medial end of the opposite clavicle, spanning the jugular notch |
| Actions | Connects the two clavicles across the jugular notch; assists in SC joint stabilisation against inferior clavicular displacement |
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The interclavicular ligament is encountered during anterior cervical surgery and during SC joint approaches. Its disruption contributes to the global instability of SC joint injuries.
Interclavicular ligament disruption contributing to sternoclavicular instability requiring combined ligament reconstruction.
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