Shoulder

Capsule and ligaments of left shoulder joint, inferior view

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Image #94-5

Shoulder

Capsule and ligaments of left shoulder joint, inferior view

The humerus has been abducted.

1. Subscapularis muscle
2. Bursa of subscapularis muscle (opened)
3. Coracoid process of scapula
4. Subscapularis muscle (cut close to insertion)
5. Posterior circumflex artery of humerus
6. Latissimus dorsi muscle
7. Circumflex artery of scapula
8. Triceps brachii muscle (long head)
9. Inferior glenohumeral ligament (blended with joint capsule of humerus)
10. Infraspinatus muscle
11. Angle of acromion
12. Teres minor muscle
13. Teres major muscle
14. Triceps brachii muscle (lateral head)