suspensory ligament

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. any of several tissues that suspend certain organs or parts of the body, especially the transparent, delicate web of fibrous tissue that supports the crystalline lens.

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Etymology

Origin of suspensory ligament

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Some surgeons will also cut the suspensory ligament.

From New York Times

Some surgeons will also cut the suspensory ligament.

From New York Times

Unlike Dr. Foldès, she does not cut the suspensory ligament, believing that her method better protects nerves and blood vessels.

From New York Times

Lets Light the Way, a 4-year-old filly, was euthanized after shattering the sesamoid, a bone that provides anchor points for the two branches of the suspensory ligament, in her front right leg during training on Tuesday.

From Fox News

Sesamoid bones provide anchor points for the two branches of the suspensory ligament.

From Washington Times