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Which structure traverses beneath the superior transverse scapular ligament?
Which structure traverses beneath the superior transverse scapular ligament?
What is the relationship of the suprascapular artery and vein to the superior transverse scapular ligament?
What is the relationship of the suprascapular artery and vein to the superior transverse scapular ligament?
The suprascapular artery originates from which of the following?
The suprascapular artery originates from which of the following?
Which muscles are innervated by the nerve that passes beneath the superior transverse scapular ligament?
Which muscles are innervated by the nerve that passes beneath the superior transverse scapular ligament?
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What is another name for the superior transverse scapular ligament?
What is another name for the superior transverse scapular ligament?
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Study Notes
Suprascapular Nerve and Artery
- The suprascapular nerve innervates the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
- The nerve passes through a notch beneath the superior transverse scapular (suprascapular) ligament.
- The suprascapular artery and vein, branches of the thyrocervical trunk, run directly above the ligament, over the nerve.
- A helpful mnemonic for remembering the relative positions is: "Army goes over the bridge and Navy goes under the bridge."
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Test your knowledge on the suprascapular nerve and artery, including their anatomical relationships and functions. This quiz will help you understand the innervation of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles as well as the crucial landmarks in their pathway. Use mnemonics and anatomical features to strengthen your recall!
