superior transverse scapular ligament
(redirected from Superior transverse ligament)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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