female ligaments Flashcards
what are the ligaments related to the uterus
ligament of the ovary/ovarian ligament round ligament of uterus broad ligament of uterus cardinal/transverse ligament uterosacral ligament
what is the structure of the broad ligament
double layer of peritoneum that covers uterus, ovaries, bladder, fallopian tubes
where does the broad ligament attach/insert
sides of uterus to lateral walls and floor of pelvis
wraps around the round ligament
what is the function of the broad ligament
keeps uterus in centre
contains ovaries, fallopian tubes and corresponding vasculature
what is the mesosalpinx
part of broad ligament that goes between the uterine tube and round ligament
what is the mesovarium
part of broad ligament that extends over ovaries
what is the mesometrium
the main part of the broad ligament
mesentery for uterus
where does the ligament of the ovary insert/attach
medial edge of ovary to uterus posterio-inferiorly to uterotubual junction
where does the round ligament attach/insert
anterio-inferiorly to uterotubual junction (where fallopian tubes join uterus)
attaches to labia majora
passes through inguinal canal
what ligaments are reminants of the ovarian gubernaculum
round ligament
ligament of ovary
where do the transverse cervical ligaments attach/insert
cervix and lateral parts of fornix of vagina to lateral walls of pelvis
where do the uterosacral ligaments attach/insert
sides of cervix to middle of sacrum (pass laterally either side of rectum)
what ligaments are associated with the ovaries
suspensory ligament of ovary laterally
ligament of ovary medially
what does the suspensory ligament of the ovary contain
ovarian vessels, lymphatics and nerves
where does the suspensory ligament of the ovary attach/insert
ovary pelvic wall (posteriolateral)
