![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
The Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament in Fetuses
Joint Authors
Aragão, José Aderval
Reis, Francisco Prado
Teles, Luiza Neves de Santana
Prado, Jéssica Cândida Oliveira
Pereira, Priscila Soares
Chaves, Ana Bárbara de Jesus
Dantas, João Gabriel Lima
Source
Anatomy Research International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The superior transverse scapular ligament (STSL) links the margins of the suprascapular notch and converts it into a foramen, through which, the suprascapular nerve and, on some rare occasions, the suprascapular vessels pass.
This conversion often results from partial or complete ossification of the STSL and may produce compressive symptoms in the suprascapular nerve.
Material and Method.
Twenty shoulders from human fetuses were dissected without the aid of optical instruments and, using a digital pachymeter of precision 0.01 millimeters, length measurements and thickness measurements were made.
The fetal age was from 21 to 33 weeks of gestation, with a mean of 27.6±4.14 weeks.
Results.
There was no statistically significant difference in STSL length or any difference in the thicknesses at the medial and lateral extremities between the halves of the body (P≥0.05).
However, in the left half of the body, the medial extremity of the STSL was significantly thinner than the lateral extremity (P≤0.05).
Conclusion.
Anatomical and morphometric details about the STSL were described in human fetuses.
These findings, in fetuses, may encourage the pursuit of further studies to understand the morphofunctional role and meaning of this small ligament.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aragão, José Aderval& Teles, Luiza Neves de Santana& Chaves, Ana Bárbara de Jesus& Prado, Jéssica Cândida Oliveira& Pereira, Priscila Soares& Dantas, João Gabriel Lima…[et al.]. 2013. The Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament in Fetuses. Anatomy Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463432
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aragão, José Aderval…[et al.]. The Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament in Fetuses. Anatomy Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463432
American Medical Association (AMA)
Aragão, José Aderval& Teles, Luiza Neves de Santana& Chaves, Ana Bárbara de Jesus& Prado, Jéssica Cândida Oliveira& Pereira, Priscila Soares& Dantas, João Gabriel Lima…[et al.]. The Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament in Fetuses. Anatomy Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463432
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463432