The weight of the upper limb is transmitted to the axial skeleton by: (A) Costoclavicular ligament, (B) Coracoacromial ligament, (C) Coracoclavicular ligament, (D) Coracohumeral ligament
Answer is A. The weight of the upper limb is transmitted to the axial skeleton by Costoclavicular ligament The weight of the upper limb is transmitted as follows: Upper limb to Coracoclavicular ligament to Clavicle to Costoclavicular ligament to Axial skeleton. Ref: Gray's Anatomy The Anatomical Basics of Clinical Practice 41e pg 800,809.