Udder Anatomy (cont.)
Median Suspensory Ligament
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Median Suspensory Ligament
The most important support for the udder is the median suspensory ligament (MSL). The MSL clearly divides the udder into the right and left halves and can be viewed from the rear of the cow. The MSL is composed of elastic tissue that stretches to allow the udder to expand as it fills with milk.

 

 

 
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