Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Jul 18th, 2025

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The suspensory ligaments of Cooper, also called Cooper's ligaments, are dense strands of connective tissue which extends inward from the skin of the breast to the pectoral tissue to support the weight of the breast.

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