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34 The shoulder (gleno-humeral) joint

Coracoclavicular Coraco-acromial
ligament ligament

Subacromial bursa
Long head
Acromion
of biceps
Supraspinatus
Subscapularis
Subscapular Infraspinatus
bursa
Glenoid fossa Teres minor
Capsular ligament
Long head
of triceps
Fig. 34.1
The glenoid cavity and its associated
ligaments and rotator cuff muscles

Supraspinatus
(seen through
Coraco-acromial
suprascapular notch)
ligament
Tendon of supraspinatus,
blending with capsular
ligament
Coracohumeral ligament
Opening of subscapularis
bursa
Subscapularis
Sheath of synovial
membrane

Long head of biceps

Long head
of triceps

Fig. 34.2 Fig. 34.3
Anterior aspect of the shoulder joint X-ray of a dislocated shoulder

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