The ligament which transfers weight of arm to the trunk:
Correct Answer: Coracoclavicular ligament
Description: Coracoclavicular ligaments:- Stronger, veically directed contains conoid and trapezoid ligaments help to control veical stabilityCoracoclavicular ligament are suspensory ligaments of upper limb.Conoid:Is the most impoant ligament for suppo of the joint against significant injuries and superior displacement; Cone shaped which extends between the conoid tubercle on the posterior clavicle and the base of the coracoid.Trapezoid:- Resists AC joint compression;- Begins anteriorly and laterally to the conoid ligament on the clavicle and inses on the coracoid process.
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