Suspensory

Suspensory is a term used in various contexts in the field of medicine and anatomy. It generally refers to a structure that suspends or holds another structure in place. The term is often used to describe certain ligaments in the human body.

Anatomy

In anatomy, a suspensory ligament is a bundle of fibrous tissue that supports an organ or body part. There are several suspensory ligaments in the human body, including:

• The suspensory ligament of the lens, which holds the lens of the eye in place.
• The suspensory ligament of the ovary, which extends from the ovary to the lateral wall of the pelvis.
• The suspensory ligament of the penis, which supports the penis in an upright position during erection.

Veterinary Medicine

In veterinary medicine, the term "suspensory" often refers to the suspensory ligament of the fetlock in horses. This ligament is a crucial component of the horse's locomotor system, and injuries to it can have serious consequences.

See Also

• Ligament
• Suspensory behavior
• Suspensory muscle of duodenum

References

Suspensory Resources
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