Ligaments of the uterus

Question 1

Broad ligament

Answer 1

The broad ligament is formed by the overlying peritoneum ‘draping’ over (like ghost) the uterus and associated structures.

Question 2

broad ligament connects

Answer 2

Uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries to the pelvic wall

Question 3

broad ligament contains

Answer 3

Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Round ligament

Question 4

Round Ligament

Answer 4

The round ligament is a cord-like structure that extends from the corpus to the labia majora, via the inguinal canal.

It is an extension of the ovarian ligament that passes from the ovary to the uterine corpus.

Both of these ligaments are derivatives of the embryonic gubernaculum that extended from the gonads to the labia majora (females) or scrotum (males). The function of the round ligament may be to assist in maintaining the anteflexed position of the uterus.

Question 5

round ligament connects

Answer 5

Uterine fundus to the labia majora

Question 6

round ligament contains

Answer 6

Nothing

Question 8

Cardinal ligament

Answer 8

The cardinal ligaments pass from the cervix to the internal iliac artery, though alternative attachment sites at the iliac fossae, ischial spines and the broad ligament have been described.

The cardinal ligament is a conduit for blood vessels and nerves that pass to or from the uterus and associated pelvic structures. The cardinal ligament likely provides support to the pelvic viscera, as structural abnormalities have been associated with pelvic organ prolapse.

Question 9

cardinal ligaments connect

Answer 9

Cervix to the lateral pelvic wall

Question 10

cardinal ligament contains

Answer 10

Uterine vessels

Question 11

Uterosacral ligament

Answer 11

The uterosacral ligaments pass from the posterior and lateral supravaginal portions of the cervix to the middle three sacral vertebrae, though other attachments include levator ani, coccygeus and obturator internus. The ligament is thought to facilitate the passing of nerves to the pelvic viscera. However, it is likely to have limited supportive value, other than to maintain the natural anteverted position of the uterus.

Question 12

Uterosacral ligament connects

Answer 12

Cervix/posterior vaginal dome to the sacrum

Question 13

uterosacral ligament contains

Answer 13

Nothing

Question 14

Suspensory ligament of the ovaries connects

Answer 14

Ovaries to the lateral pelvic wall

Question 15

suspensory ligament contains

Answer 15

ovarian vessels

Question 16

Ovarian ligament

Answer 16

Ovaries to the uterus

Question 17

ovarian ligament contains

Answer 17

Nothing