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The suspensory ligament of the ovary, also infundibulopelvic ligament (commonly abbreviated IP ligament or simply IP), is a fold of peritoneum [1] that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis. Some sources consider it a part of the broad ligament of uterus [2] while other sources just consider it a "termination" of the ligament. [3]
The ovarian ligament is composed of muscular and fibrous tissue; it extends from the uterine extremity of the ovary to the lateral aspect of the uterus, just below the point where the uterine tube and uterus meet. The ligament runs in the broad ligament of the uterus, which is a fold of peritoneum rather than a fibrous
The cardinal ligaments also prevent the inferior movement of the uterus. The uterus is a pear-shaped muscular organ. Its major function is to accept a fertilized ovum, which becomes implanted into the endometrium , and derives nourishment from blood vessels, which develop exclusively for this purpose.
Ligament From To broad ligament of the uterus: uterus: side of pelvis * mesovarium: ovary * mesosalpinx: Fallopian tube: broad ligament of the uterus * mesometrium: cardinal ligament: cervix and vagina: pelvic wall ovarian ligament: ovary: uterus round ligament of the uterus: ovary: travels through inguinal canal, ends at mons pubis suspensory ...
The ovaries lie within the peritoneal cavity, on either side of the uterus, to which they are attached via a fibrous cord called the ovarian ligament. The ovaries are uncovered in the peritoneal cavity but are tethered to the body wall via the suspensory ligament of the ovary , which is a posterior extension of the broad ligament of the uterus.
They can be defined in slightly different ways: Some sources define the adnexa as the fallopian tubes and ovaries. [1]Others include the supporting tissues". [2]Another source defines the appendages as the "regions of the true pelvis posterior to the broad ligaments".
The gubernaculum has two vestigial remnants in females, the ovarian ligament and the round ligament of the uterus (ligamentum teres uteri) which respectively serve to support the ovaries and uterus in the pelvis. Development of the gubernaculum in female mice overexpressing INSL3 causes descended ovaries and reduced fertility. This ovarian ...
Ovarian stroma differs from typical connective tissue in that it contains a high number of cells. The stroma cells are distributed in such a way that the tissue appears to be whorled. Stromal cells associated with maturing follicles may acquire endocrine function and secrete estrogens. The entire ovarian stroma is highly vascular. [1]