suspensory ligament suspensory ligament a suspensory ligament is a ligament that supports a body part, especially an organ. types include: suspensory ligament of axilla, also known as gerdy's ligament cooper's ligaments, also known as the suspensory ligaments of cooper or suspensory ligaments of breast suspensory ligament of clitoris suspensory ligament of duodenum, also known as the ligament of treitz suspensory ligament of eyeball, also known as lockwood's ligament suspensory ligament of lens, also known as the zonule of zinn or zonular fibre suspensory ligament of ovary suspensory ligament of penis suspensory ligament of thyroid gland, also known as berry's ligament part of the suspensory apparatus of the leg of a horse. when the leg is supporting the horse's weight, this ligament supports the fetlock joint. suspensory ligament injures are common in athletic horses.