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Suspensory ligament of penis
A triangular bundle of fibrous tissue extending from the anterior surface of the symphysis pubis and adjacent structures to the penis, surrounding the penis at its root before merging with the deep fascia of the penis.
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Suspensory ligament of ovary
A ligament extending from the tubal end of the ovary laterally to the pelvic wall. It lies in the layers of the broad ligament in which the ovarian artery is found.
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Suspensory ligament of axilla
The continuation of the clavipectoral fascia down to attach to the axillary fascia.
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Supraspinal ligament
A ligament uniting the apices of the spinous processes of the vertebrae.
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Stylohyoid ligament
A thin fibroelastic cord between the lesser cornu of the hyoid bone and the apex of the styloid process of the temporal bone.
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Stellate ligament
One of the anterior costovertebral ligaments.
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Spring ligament
The interior calcaneonavicular ligament of the sole of the foot. It joins the calacaneus to the navicular.
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Spiral ligament of cochlea
The thickened periosteum of the peripheral wall of the osseous cochlear canal. The basilar membrane is attached to its inner surface.
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Sphenomandibular ligament
The ligament attached superiorly to the spine of the sphenoid and interiorly to the lingula of the mandible. The sphenomandibular ligament is a key part of the temporomandibular joint, helps support the weight of the mandible when the mandibular muscles are relaxed, and also controls and guides the swing of the mandible as it moves.…
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Sacrospinous ligament
The ligament extending from the spine of the ischium to the sacrum and coccyx in front of the sacrotuberous ligament.