Female reproductive anatomy Flashcards
1
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Infundibulopelvic ligament (suspensory lig of the ovary)
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Connects: ovaries to lat pelvic wall
Contains: ovarian vessels
Notes: ureter at risk in oophorectomy
2
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Cardinal lig
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Connects: cervix to pelvis
Contains: uterine vessels
Notes: ureter at risk in hysterectomy
3
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Round ligament of the uterus
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Contains: nothing
Notes: derivative of gubernaculum through inguinal canal to labia majora
4
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Broad ligament
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Fold of peritoneum that comprises the mesosalpinx, mesometrium, mesovarium
5
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Ovarian lig
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Connects: Medial pole of ovary to lateral uterus
Contains: nothing
Note: also from gubernaculum