Structure
The suspensory ligament of the eyeball is considered a part of the fascial sheath of the eyeball.
Related parts of the anatomy
Anatomical Relations
The suspensory ligament forms a hammock-like sling underneath the eyeball, between the check ligaments of the medial and lateral rectus muscles. This ligament encloses the inferior rectus and inferior oblique muscles.
Function
The suspensory ligament of the eyeball functions to support the eyeball and prevent downward displacement.
