Uterus: Features

Question 1

Features

Answer 1

2 surfaces and 4 borders

Question 2

Surfaces

Answer 2

1. Upper (posterior)
2. Lower (anterior)

Question 3

Upper posterior

Answer 3

Gives attachment to ovary by mesovarium

Question 4

Lower anterior

Answer 4

Related to urinary bladder upper surface

Question 5

Borders

Answer 5

1. Anterior (superior) free border
2. Posterior (inferior) attached border or root
3. Medial attached border
4. Lateral attached border

Question 6

Anterior (superior) free border

Answer 6

1. Both layers of broad ligament are continuous with each other
2. It contains fallopian tube in its medial 4/5 and its lateral 1/5 is
   called suspensory ligament of ovary (infundibulo-pelvic ligament) which contains ovarian neurovascular bundle

Question 7

Posterior (inferior) border

Answer 7

Attached to pelvic floor where both layers diverge and become continuous with peritoneum lining pelvic floor

Question 8

Medial attached border

Answer 8

Both layers are continuous with peritoneal covering of uterus 2 surfaces

Question 9

Lateral attached borders

Answer 9

Attached to lateral pelvic wall where both layers diverge and become continuous with lateral pelvic wall peritoneum