superior transverse scapular ligament


su·pe·ri·or trans·verse scap·u·lar lig·a·ment

[TA] the strong fibrous band that bridges the scapular notch creating a foramen that gives passage to the suprascapular nerve, whereas the suprascapular vessels pass over the ligament superiorly. Synonym(s): ligamentum transversum scapulae superius [TA], suprascapular ligament