Suspensory ligament 1630687 119865876 2007-04-03T01:17:23Z 203.206.86.70 Fixed External Link '''Suspensory ligament''' describes any [[ligament]] that supports a body part, especially an [[organ (anatomy)|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 [[horse]]s, 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. [http://www.vetpro.co.nz:888/Vet%20Talk_Equine/the_suspensory_ligament.htm The Horse Owners Guide To The Suspensory Ligament] {{disambig}}