suspensory ligament

nounAnatomy.

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.

Origin of suspensory ligament

First recorded in 1825–35

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And finally, contraction of the suspensory ligament is of rare occurrence.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
The tearing of the suspensory ligament on the inner side may be assisted by the cutting edge of the needle during depression.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) | Various
In old-standing disease of the eye the suspensory ligament may yield in part, and thus lead to lens dislocation.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 | Various
Spontaneous rupture of the suspensory ligament with consequent subluxation of the lens may follow.
Glaucoma | Various
The suspensory ligament is the fibrous cord which lies between the cannon bone and the back tendons.
The Horsewoman | Alice M. Hayes

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