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Suspensory ligament
Suspensory ligament
Suspensory ligament describes any ligament that supports a body part, especially an organ. Types include:
- In humans
- Suspensory ligament of the penis
- Suspensory ligament of the ovary
- Suspensory ligament of the lens
- Suspensory ligament of the breast
- 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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