coracoacromial ligament


cor·a·co·a·cro·mi·al lig·a·ment

[TA] the heavy arched fibrous band that passes between the coracoid process and the acromion above the shoulder joint; the osseofibrous arch thus formed prevents upward dislocation of the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint. Synonym(s): ligamentum coracoacromiale [TA]

cor·a·co·a·cro·mi·al lig·a·ment

(kōr'ă-kō-ă-krō'mē-ăl lig'ă-mĕnt) [TA] The heavy arched fibrous band that passes between the coracoid process and the acromion above the shoulder joint; the osseofibrous arch thus formed prevents upward dislocation of the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint.
Synonym(s): ligamentum coracoacromiale [TA] .

coracoacromial ligament

The broad triangular ligament attached to the outer edge of the coracoid process of the scapula and the tip of the acromion.See also: ligament