Uterosacral ligament | |
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Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ligamentum rectouterinum [1] |
TA98 | A09.1.03.032 |
TA2 | 3840 |
FMA | 19111 |
Anatomical terminology |
The uterosacral ligaments (or rectouterine ligaments [1]) are major ligaments of uterus that extend posterior-ward from the cervix to attach onto the (anterior aspect of the [2]) sacrum. [3]
The uterosacral ligaments consist of fibrous connective tissue, and smooth muscle tissue. [3]
The uterosacral ligaments pass inferior to the peritoneum. They embrace the rectouterine pouch, and rectum. [3] The pelvic splanchnic nerves run on top[ further explanation needed] of the ligament. [4]
The uterosacral ligaments pull the cervix posterior-ward, counteracting the anterior-ward pull exerted by the round ligament of uterus upon the fundus of the uterus, thus maintaining anteversion of the body of the uterus. [3]
The uterosacral ligaments may be palpated during a rectal examination, but not during pelvic examination. [3]
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1260 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
Uterosacral ligament | |
---|---|
Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ligamentum rectouterinum [1] |
TA98 | A09.1.03.032 |
TA2 | 3840 |
FMA | 19111 |
Anatomical terminology |
The uterosacral ligaments (or rectouterine ligaments [1]) are major ligaments of uterus that extend posterior-ward from the cervix to attach onto the (anterior aspect of the [2]) sacrum. [3]
The uterosacral ligaments consist of fibrous connective tissue, and smooth muscle tissue. [3]
The uterosacral ligaments pass inferior to the peritoneum. They embrace the rectouterine pouch, and rectum. [3] The pelvic splanchnic nerves run on top[ further explanation needed] of the ligament. [4]
The uterosacral ligaments pull the cervix posterior-ward, counteracting the anterior-ward pull exerted by the round ligament of uterus upon the fundus of the uterus, thus maintaining anteversion of the body of the uterus. [3]
The uterosacral ligaments may be palpated during a rectal examination, but not during pelvic examination. [3]
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1260 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)