Suspensory ligament
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Suspensory ligament describes any ligament that supports a body part, especially an organ. Types include:
- In humans
- In other animals
- In horses, 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. The Horse Owners Guide To The Suspensory Ligament

