Question

How is mesovarium different from Suspensory ligaments?(In terms of Function)

Answer 1

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The ligaments of the female reproductive tract are a series of structures that support the internal female genitalia in the pelvis.

The ligaments of the female reproductive tract can be divided into three categories:

• Broad ligament – a sheet of peritoneum, associated with both the uterus and ovaries.
• Uterine ligaments – ligaments primarily associated with the uterus.
• Ovarian ligaments – ligaments primary associated with the ovaries.

Mesovarium – It is a part of the broad ligament associated with the ovaries.
It projects from the posterior surface of the broad ligament and attaches to the hilum of the ovary, enclosing its neurovascular supply. The function of this ligament is to suspend the ovaries. It does not, however, cover the surface of the ovary itself.

Suspensory Ligament of Ovary - It is a part of the ovarian ligament associated with the ovary.
It extends outwards from the ovary to the lateral abdominal wall.
The function of this ligament is to contain the ovarian vessels and nerves (ovarian artery, ovarian vein, ovarian nerve plexus and lymphatic vessels).

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