Coracoacromial ligament

The coracoacromial ligament (also known as the coracoid ligament or acromiocleidoclavicular ligament) is a ligament that connects the coracoid process of the scapula to the acromial process of the scapula. It plays an important role in stabilizing the shoulder joint and providing stability and coordination of shoulder movements.

The coracoacromial ligament consists of two parts: the coracoid ligament and the acromial ligament. The coracoid ligament arises from the coracoid process of the scapula and passes inferiorly and medially to attach to the acromion process of the scapula. The acromial ligament begins on the acromial process of the scapula and passes superiorly and laterally to insert on the coracoid process. Both ligaments are connected to each other to form a strong ligament that provides stability and coordination of movements of the shoulder joint.

The coracoacromial ligament is important to the health of the shoulder joint as it stabilizes the joint and prevents dislocation. If the ligament is damaged or weakened, it can lead to shoulder instability, pain, and limited movement. In addition, dysfunction of the coracoacromial ligament can lead to the development of arthritis and other diseases of the shoulder joint.

The coracoacromial ligament is an anatomical formation that is one of the key elements of the human musculoskeletal system and has an important role in maintaining the normal functioning of the shoulder joint. In medicine, the ligament is classified into two categories: anterior and posterior. Ligaments are connective tissues that connect the bone formations and tendons of the same name. They perform the following functions: * Protective, helping to consolidate bone formations and fixing the joint; * Motor, which includes a person’s ability to hold the weight of his own body, perform turns and tilts of the body from side to side; * Reactive, which is ensured by the return of ligaments from a stretched state to their original shape after the cessation of external loads; From all of the above, we can conclude that the structure of the ligament consists of strong fibrous tissue and collagen fibers. Due to the presence of vessels, the tissue fluid of the ligamentous membrane is enriched with metabolic products and takes part in metabolic processes. Collagen fibers give ligaments and muscle tissue elasticity. Loss of collagen synthesis leads to their degeneration. A ligament rupture occurs when there is increased stress on the body. Treatment of first-degree ruptures is accompanied by fixation of the limb with a bandage and the use of ice. If a second or third degree rupture occurs, treatment involves surgery. In case of a significant decrease in the elasticity and strength of tissues, or the occurrence of fiber disintegration, surgical intervention is recommended.