Anatomical Relations
The transverse humeral ligament attaches to the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus, thus, converting the intertubercular sulcus into a canal. This canal allows for the passage of the tendon of the long head of biceps brachii muscle.
Related parts of the anatomy
Structure
The transverse humeral ligament is a broad fibrous band. Its fibers blend with that of the rotator cuff tendons and the coracohumeral ligament.
Function
The transverse humeral ligament holds the tendon for the long head of biceps brachii muscle within the intertubercular sulcus.
List of clinical correlates
—Glenohumeral joint dislocation
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Joint Ligament
Entheseal structures are widely located throughout the body and are represented by the interface between bone and several tissues including tendon, joint capsules and ligaments.
