suspensory ligament of axilla suspensory ligament of axilla the suspensory ligament of axilla, or gerdy's ligament, is a suspensory ligament that connects the clavipectoral fascia to the axillary fascia. this union shapes the axilla (underarm). not to be confused with the suspensory ligaments of cooper. suspensory ligament of axilladetailsidentifierslatinligamentum suspensorium axillaeta98a04.6.03.003ta22321fma37414anatomical terminology