The last step is to demonstrate the relationship of the suprascapular nerve and artery to the
superior transverse ligament as shown on the skeleton.
After reflecting the deltoid, palpate along the superior border of the scapula
and locate the superior scapular notch (foramen bridged by superior transverse
ligament). In this
dissection the supraspinatus muscle has been mostly
removed to show the transverse ligament with the suprascapular artery
passing over the ligament and the suprascapular nerve passing deep to the
ligament.
You may wish to view a video of another dissection
showing the relationship of the
nerve and artery to the transverse scapular ligament.
