Body Region: Shoulder

  • April 28, 2026
    The conoid ligament is the posterior, cone-shaped component of the coracoclavicular ligament complex, providing the primary resistance against superior clavicular…
  • April 28, 2026
    The posterior band of the IGHL is the posterior portion of the hammock-like inferior glenohumeral ligament, resisting posterior humeral head…
  • April 28, 2026
    The transverse humeral ligament bridges the bicipital groove between the greater and lesser tubercles, retaining the long head of biceps…
  • April 28, 2026
    The anterior band of the IGHL is the primary static restraint against anterior glenohumeral instability when the arm is in…
  • April 28, 2026
    The acromioclavicular ligament caps the AC joint, providing the primary resistance against anteroposterior clavicular displacement relative to the acromion. It…
  • April 28, 2026
    The glenohumeral joint capsule is a redundant fibrous envelope that must accommodate the enormous range of shoulder motion while providing…
  • April 28, 2026
    The superior acromioclavicular ligament reinforces the superior aspect of the AC joint capsule, contributing to horizontal AC joint stability alongside…
  • April 28, 2026
    The teres major is sometimes called 'lat's little helper' because it shares the bicipital groove insertion with the latissimus dorsi…
  • April 28, 2026
    The rotator cuff footprint is the collective tendon insertion zone on the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus, where…
  • April 28, 2026
    The axillary artery is the continuation of the subclavian across the axilla, becoming the brachial artery at the lower border…

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