Anatomy review

Question 1

what ligament contains the ovarian artery?

Answer 1

the suspensory ligament of the ovary, connecting the ovary to the lateral abdo wall
artery originates from abodminal aorta
also contains the ovarian vein (R drains into IVC, L into L renal vein), ovarian nerve plexus and ovarian lymphatic vessels.

Question 2

2 main ligaments of the ovary?

Answer 2

ovarian ligament
suspensory ligament of the ovary

these are located within the broad ligament of the uterus-a fold of peritoneum divided anatomically into 3 parts: the mesometrium, mesosalpinx and mesovarian.

Question 3

which 2 ligaments are the main supporting ligaments of the uterus?

Answer 3

transverse cervical ligaments (cardinal ligament)-contain uterine artery (from anterior division of internal iliac) and uterine veins, common reservoir for cancerous cells, ligaments lie along inferior border of broad ligament
uterosacral ligament

Question 4

which ligaments are located within the broad ligament of the uterus?

Answer 4

the round ligament of the uterus (remnant of gubernaculum, attaches from uterine horn to labia majora, can be source of pain in pregnancy due to compression by enlarging uterus, an acts to maintain anteverted uterus position)
ovarian ligament
suspensory ligament of the ovary

Question 5

clinical relevance of a retroverted uterus?

Answer 5

uterus positioned directly above vagina so in cases of raised abdominal pressure, more likely to prolapse into vagina

Question 6

uterus lymphatic drainage?

Answer 6

iliac, aortic, sacral and inguinal LNs