Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: May 5th, 2025

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The transverse ligament of the humerus consists of a narrow sheet of connective tissue fibers that runs between the lesser and the greater tubercles of the humerus (upper arm bone). Together with the intertubercular groove of the humerus, the ligament creates a canal (retinaculum) through which the long head of the biceps brachi muscle passes.

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