Transverse Ligament of the Humerus

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Forms the roof of the intertubercular groove¹

Figure 1: Right Glenohumeral joint capsule (Anterior view)²

Function

Traditionally, the transverse ligament was believed to play a role in LH biceps tendon stability, but recent literature contradicts this¹. The Transverse Ligament is now believed to be continuous with RTC tendons and the Coracohumeral Ligament¹. In addition, the presence of free nerve endings in the Transverse Ligament indicate that it could be a source of pain in the shoulder¹.

References

1.

Dutton M. Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention. 5th ed. McGraw Hill Education; 2020.

2.

Gray H. Anatomy of the Human Body. 20th ed. (Lewis WH, ed.). Lea & Febiger; 1918. https://www.bartleby.com/107/