Coracoacromial Ligament

• Coracoacromial Ligament:

  • Strong triangular ligament

  A) Coracoacromial Ligament

  B) Glenohumeral Joint

  
• Origin:

  • Coracoid process

  A) Coracoacromial Ligament

  B) Glenohumeral Joint

  
• Insertion:

  • Acromion process

  A) Coracoacromial Ligament

  B) Glenohumeral Joint

  
• Action:

  • Creates fibro-osseous coracoacromial arch with coracoid and acromion processes
  • Helps prevent superior displacement of humerus
  • Helps dissipate forces transmitted upwards through humerus

  A) Coracoacromial Ligament

  B) Glenohumeral Joint