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What is a suspensory ligament?

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Suspensory Ligament

Suspensory ligament describes any ligament that supports a body part, especially an organ. Examples include suspensory ligaments of the breast, penis, ovary, and lens. ^[1]

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspensory_ligament

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