Uterus: Ligaments Atteched To Uterus Body

Question 1

Ligaments

Answer 1

1. Round ligament of uterus
2. Ligament of the ovary
3. Broad ligament

Question 2

Round ligament of uterus

Answer 2

1. Represents gubernaculum lower fibrosed part attached anteroinferior to uterine cornu
2. It passes via deep inguinal ring, inguinal canal, then via superficial inguinal ring to end in labium majus
3. It maintains uterus anteverted anteflexed position

Question 3

Ligament of the ovary

Answer 3

1. Represents gubernaculum upper fibrosed part
2. Attached posteroinferior to uterine cornu connecting uterus to ovary lower pole

Question 4

Broad ligament

Answer 4

1. Peritoneal fold formed of 2 layers
2. Extend from uterus lateral border to pelvic lateral wall where it becomes continuous with parietal peritoneum