Applied Anatomy of Bones & Joints of Upper Limb

the trapezius is unable to hold up the lateral fragment (due to weight of upper limb) and the shoulder drops. the coroclavicular ligament usually prevents dislocation of the AC joint. Structures endangered: NERVES – phrenic, vagus and brachial plexus. VESSELS – subclavian artery and vein, vertebral arteries. VISCERA – apex of lung ................
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