Uterus: Ligaments Attached To Cervix

Question 1

Ligaments

Answer 1

1. Uterosacral
2. Pubocervical
3. Cardinal (mackenrodt’s or transverse cervical ligament)

Question 2

Cardinal

Answer 2

Strong dense fibrous tissue ligaments passing lateral from cervix and vagina upper part to pelvis lateral wall

Question 3

Uterosacral

Answer 3

Fibromuscular ligaments passing backwards from cervix and uterine body to sacrum on each side of rectum forming recto-uterine folds which bound recto-uterine pouch

Question 4

Pubocervical

Answer 4

2 firm connective tissue bands passing anterior from cervix and upper vagina to posterior aspect of pubic bones