Supra scapular ligament of a left scapula.–––A case report.

DR.RUBELLA SATHIYAVATHI

Volume : VI, Issue : I, January - 2016

Supra scapular ligament of a left scapula.–––A case report.

Dr. Rubella Sathiyavathi

Abstract :

Supra scapular foramen is a constant feature of scapula , which is situated along the superior border.presence of supra scapular ligament has been noted and reported by anatomists, radiologists and compression syndromes produced by them are widely discussed and treated by orthopedicians and sports medicine faculty. During routine teaching in anatomy module ,a left sided scapula presented with SUPRA SCAPULAR LIGAMENT.the clinical importance is discussed below. INTRODUCTION : SUPRA SCAPULAR ligament is also known as ligamentum transeversum scapulae superius. this ligament idges ends of the supra scapular foramen. The supra scapular nerve, arises from the UPPER TRUNK OF BRACHIAL PLEXUS, being formed from the ventral rami of 5th and 6th cervical nerves , crosses the posterior triangle of neck, runs deep to trapezius muscle, along with supra scapular vessels. Then passes deep to the supra scapular ligament, to supply Supra spinatus and Infra spinatus muscles; also twigs to Acromio clavicular and Glenohumeral joints. In the presence of an ossified supra scapular ligament, the supra scapular nerve becomes susceptible for injury. (picture)