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Transverse humeral ligament
Other Terms:
Ligamentum transversum humeri,
Ligament huméral transverse
Parts
None
Group
Upper limb joints - Shoulder
Description
This broad, thin strap forms the retinaculum for the long head of the biceps brachii tendon as it passes through the intertubercular groove of the humerus. It crosses from the lesser to the greater tubercle of the humerus over the proximal end of the intertubercular groove.
Function
Holds the long head of the biceps brachii in the intertubercular groove.
Latin
Ligamentum transversum humeri
French
Ligament huméral transverse