ligaments of female repro

Question 1

3 categories of ligaments

Answer 1

broad
uterine
ovarian

Question 2

broad ligament

Answer 2

sheet of peritoneum, associated with both uterus and ovaries

Question 3

uterine ligaments

Answer 3

ligaments primarily associated with uterus

Question 4

ovarian ligaments

Answer 4

ligaments primarily associated with ovaries

Question 5

function of ligaments

Answer 5

support the female viscera and provide a conduit for neurovascular structures

Question 6

3 regions of broad ligament

Answer 6

mesometrium
mesovarium
mesosalpinx

Question 7

mesometrium (broad)

Answer 7

surrounds uterus
largest subsection
runs laterally to cover external iliac vessels - forms distinct fold over them
encloses proximal part of round ligament of uterus

Question 8

mesovarium (broad)

Answer 8

part associated with ovaries
projects from posterior surface of broad and attaches to hilum of ovary, enclosing neurovascular supply
does not cover ovarian surface itself

Question 9

mesosalpinx (broad)

Answer 9

originated superiorly to mesovarium, enclosing fallopian tubes

Question 10

which organs is broad attached to

Answer 10

uterus
fallopian tubes
ovaries

Question 11

which vessels are contained within broad ligament (which supply uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries)

Answer 11

ovarian and uterine arteries

Question 12

what 3 other ligaments are located within the broad ligament

Answer 12

ovarian ligament
round ligament of uterus
suspensory ligament of ovary (aka infundibulopelvic ligament)

Question 13

how is ovarian ligament attached to ovary

Answer 13

inferiorly

Question 14

what 2 structures does it connect and how

Answer 14

ovary to side of uterus

Question 15

explain ovarian ligament structure

Answer 15

fibrous band of tissue that lies within the broad ligament. joins uterus just below origin of fallopian tubes

Question 16

where does suspensory ligament of ovary extend

Answer 16

outwards from ovary to lateral abdominal wall

Question 17

structure of suspensory ligament of ovary

Answer 17

consists of fold of peritoneum
some consider it part of broad

Question 18

function of suspensory LOO

Answer 18

contain ovarian vessels and nerves

ovarian artery
ovarian vein
ovarian nerve plexus
lymphatic vessels

Question 19

superior aspect of uterus supported by what

Answer 19

broad and round ligaments

Question 20

middle aspect of uterus supported by what

Answer 20

cardinal, pubocervical and uterosacral ligaments

Question 21

inferior aspect of uterus supported by what

Answer 21

structures in pelvic floor - levator ani, perineal membrane and perineal body

Question 22

what is round ligament remnant of

Answer 22

embryonic gubernaculum

Question 23

where does round ligament originate

Answer 23

uterine horns (points at which fallopian tubes enter uterus)

Question 24

where does round ligament attach

Answer 24

labia majora, passing through inguinal canal

Question 25

why can round ligament be source of pain in pregnancy

Answer 25

due to increased force placed on ligament by extending uterus

Question 26

cardinal ligaments aka?

Answer 26

lateral, transverse cervical or Mackenrodt’s ligaments

Question 27

where are cardinal ligaments situated

Answer 27

along inferior border of broad ligament

Question 28

what do cardinal ligaments house

Answer 28

uterine artery and uterine veins

Question 29

origin and attachment of cardinal ligaments

Answer 29

arise from side of cervix and lateral fornix of vagina
provide extensive attachment on lateral pelvic wall at the level of the ischial spine

Question 30

why would cardinal ligaments be removed during a hysterectomy due to a malignancy

Answer 30

common reservoir of cancerous cells

Question 31

what are pubocervical ligaments

Answer 31

bilateral structures which attach cervix to posterior surface of pubic symphysis

Question 32

function of pubocervical ligaments

Answer 32

support uterus within pelvic cavity

Question 33

what are uterosacral ligaments

Answer 33

bilateral fibrous bands, which attach cervix to sacrum

Question 34

uterosacral ligaments aka?

Answer 34

recto-uterine or sacrocervical

Question 35

function of uterosacral ligaments?

Answer 35

supports and holds uterus in place

Question 36

salpinx means

Answer 36

fallopian tube