suspensory ligament of breast

Cooper's ligament

Cooper's ligaments (also known as the suspensory ligaments of Cooper and the fibrocollagenous septa) are connective tissue in the breast that helps maintain structural integrity. Transmission diffraction tomography can reveal the anatomy. Cooper's Suspensory Ligament should not be confused with the pectineal ligament (sometimes called the inguinal ligament of Cooper) which shares the same eponym.

Type Ligament
Nom latin Cooper's ligament
FMA ID 58040

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What is the suspensory ligament of breast?
Cooper's ligaments (also known as the suspensory ligaments of Cooper and the fibrocollagenous septa) are connective tissue in the breast that helps maintain structural integrity. Transmission diffraction tomography can reveal the anatomy. Cooper's Suspensory Ligament should not be confused with the
What is the Latin name for the suspensory ligament of breast?
The Latin name for the suspensory ligament of breast is Cooper's ligament.

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