Suspensory ligament
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Suspensory ligament describes any ligament that supports a body part, especially an organ. Types include:
- In humans
- Suspensory ligament of thyroid gland or Berry's ligament
- Suspensory ligament of clitoris
- Suspensory ligament of axilla or Gerdy's ligament
- Suspensory ligament of duodenum or Suspensory muscle of duodenum
- Suspensory ligament of ovary
- Suspensory ligament of penis
- Suspensory ligament of lens or Zonular fibres
- Suspensory ligament of eyeball or Lockwood's ligament
- Suspensory ligaments of breast or Cooper's ligaments
- In other animals
- In horses, the suspensory ligament is part of the suspensory apparatus of the leg. It supports the fetlock joint when the leg is supporting the horse's weight. It is frequently injured in athletic horses. The Horse Owners Guide To The Suspensory Ligament
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