suspensory ligament
Zonule fiber band
A suspensory ligament is a band of connective tissue that holds an organ or body part in place by attaching it to surrounding structures.
The term appears most often in anatomy of the eye, where the suspensory ligament connects the lens to the ciliary muscle, allowing the eye to focus.
Other suspensory ligaments support the breasts, ovaries, and penis.
Muscle-to-bone connector
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- collagenStructural body protein
- fibrousMade of threads
- attachmentConnection or fondness
joint · musculoskeletal · elasticity · biomechanics · structure · fascia · periosteum · capsule
Horse's rear ankle joint
- pasternEquine ankle region
- forelimbAnterior vertebrate appendage
- sesamoidBone formed in tendon
- metacarpalLong bone in hand
metatarsal · ultrasound · palpation · horse · hoof · gait · soundness
To pull apart
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- sprainLigament stretch injury
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
pain · trauma · damage · overstretching · hyperextension · strain · lesion · avulsion
Light-focusing curved glass
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- focusConcentrated attention point
- eyeOrgan of sight
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
capsule · presbyopia · cataract · vitreous · refraction
Female reproductive gland
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
- pelvicOf the hip girdle
- fallopian tubeEgg-transporting reproductive duct
- peritoneumMembrane lining the abdomen
Recovery from injury/addiction
- healingRestoration of health
- restCessation of activity
- iceWater's solid form
- compressionForcing into smaller space
elevation · physical therapy · recovery · immobilization · shockwave · splint · brace · surgery
tendon
Muscle-to-bone connector
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- collagenStructural body protein
- fibrousMade of threads
attachment · joint · musculoskeletal · elasticity · biomechanics · structure · fascia · periosteum · capsule · sheath
fetlock
Horse's rear ankle joint
metacarpal · metatarsal · ultrasound · palpation · horse · hoof · gait · soundness
tear
To pull apart
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- sprainLigament stretch injury
- inflammationProtective tissue response
swelling · pain · trauma · damage · overstretching · hyperextension · strain · lesion · avulsion · partial tear
lens
Light-focusing curved glass
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- focusConcentrated attention point
- eyeOrgan of sight
crystalline · capsule · presbyopia · cataract · vitreous · refraction
ovary
Female reproductive gland
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
- pelvicOf the hip girdle
- fallopian tubeEgg-transporting reproductive duct
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
compression · elevation · physical therapy · recovery · immobilization · shockwave · splint · brace · surgery · prognosis
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