Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Ligaments of the uterus

Ligaments that support uterus in normal position

Broad ligaments - double folds of peritoneum attaching the uterus to either side of the pelvic cavity, holds the uterus in its position.

Round ligaments of uterus
- from junction of uterine tube and uterus to deep inguinal ring, pass through the inguinal canal and attached to mons pubis.

Uterosacral ligaments - on either side of rectum and connect the uterus to the sacrum.

Cardinal or lateral or transverse cervical ligaments - extend from the pelvic wall to cervix and vagina.

Pubocervical ligaments - from anterior aspect of the cercix to back or cervix.

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