superior transverse scapular ligament

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su·pe·ri·or trans·verse scap·u·lar lig·a·ment

[TA]
the strong fibrous band that bridges the scapular notch creating a foramen that gives passage to the suprascapular nerve, whereas the suprascapular vessels pass over the ligament superiorly.
Synonym(s): ligamentum transversum scapulae superius [TA], suprascapular ligament
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Arthroscopic release of the superior transverse ligament and SLAP refixation in a case of suprascapular nerve entrapment.
Atrophy of the infraspinatus muscle as a result of atraumatic isolated suprascapular neuropathy: a case report and review of the literature/ Infraspinatus kasinda atrofiye neden olan atravmatik izole supraskapular sinir hasari: olgu sunumu ve literaturun gozden gecirilmesi

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