Suspensory
Suspensory (suh-spen-suh-ree)
Suspensory is a term used in the medical field, primarily in anatomy and physiology. It refers to a ligament or other structure that supports or suspends an organ or part in the body.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /səˈspɛnsəri/
Etymology
The term "suspensory" is derived from the Latin word "suspensorium," which means "something that suspends." It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Suspensory ligament: A ligament that supports an organ or body part, such as the lens of the eye or the ovary.
- Suspensory muscle: A muscle that aids in the suspension and movement of a body part or organ.
- Suspensory behavior: A type of locomotion in primates where the body is suspended or hanging from branches.
Medical Usage
In medicine, the term "suspensory" is often used to describe structures that provide support or suspension. For example, the suspensory ligament of the eye, also known as the Zonule of Zinn, is a series of fibers that connect the ciliary body with the lens of the eye, holding it in place and allowing it to change shape for accommodation.
Another example is the suspensory ligament of the ovary, which is a fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the pelvic wall, helping to hold the ovary in place.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Suspensory
- Wikipedia's article - Suspensory
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