Suspensory ligament of axilla explained

Suspensory ligament of axilla
Latin:ligamentum suspensorium axillae

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).[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The American Heritage Medical Dictionary . Revised edition of 2nd . 2007 . . 9780618824359 . 71223299 . 2 October 2012 . registration .

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