Shoulder Girdle Ligaments



1 - Ant./Post. Sternoclavicular Ligament - Posterior ligament prevents excessive posterior motion of clavicle on sternum during scapula protraction. Anterior ligament prevents excessive anterior motion during scapula retraction.

2 - Interclavicular Ligament - Limits clavicular depression.

3. Costoclavicular Ligament - Limits excessive superior, anterior, and posterior movements.

4 - Conoid portion of Coracoclavicular Ligament - Limits posterior movement of clavicle and rotation of the scapula.

5.Coracoclavicular Bursa - Permits friction-free movement between the coracoclavicular ligament and the clavicle.


6 - Trapezoid portion of Coracoclavicular Ligament - Limits posterior movement of clavicle and rotation of the scapula.

7 - Coracoacromial Ligament - Protects head of the humerus.