What Are the Different Uterus Ligaments?

Uterine ligament is a part of the uterine attachment. Its main function is to fix the uterus. The uterine ligament consists of 4 ligaments: uterine main ligament, uterine broad ligament, uterine round ligament, and iliac uterine ligament.

Uterine ligament

The uterine ligament is a part of the uterine attachment. Its main function is to fix the uterus. The uterine ligament includes 4 ligaments, which are:

English name: cardinal ligament of uterus

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English name: sacrouterine ligament

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English name: broad ligament of uterus

The double-layered peritoneal folds on both sides of the uterus are wing-shaped, and the peritoneum covering the front and rear walls of the uterus extends from the rim of the uterus to the sides to the pelvic wall, which can limit the uterus from falling to both sides. The broad ligament is divided into anterior and posterior lobes.

Anatomical name. One of the uterine ligaments. It is a pair of long round cables consisting of smooth muscle and connective tissue. Starting from the lateral edge of the uterus, anteriorly below the fallopian tube uterine opening. Covered by the anterior layer of the broad ligament of the uterus, it goes to the anterolateral side, passes through the inguinal canal, and terminates in the upper and lower labia majora. To maintain the main structure of the anteversion of the uterus.