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DictionarySeeligamentsuprascapular 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 ligamentsuprascapular ligamentA thin fibrous band of tissue extending from the base of the coracoid process of the scapula to the inner margin of the suprascapular notch. The suprascapular artery passes over this ligament and the suprascapular nerve passes under the ligament. See also: ligament |