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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]

Latinligamentum suspensorium axillae
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Suspensory ligament of axilla
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Latinligamentum suspensorium axillae
TA98A04.6.03.003
TA22321
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