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| Name = Uterosacral ligament |
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| Latin = ligamentum rectouterinum<ref name=":0" /> |
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The '''uterosacral ligaments''' (or '''rectouterine ligaments'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Anatonomina |url=http://www.terminologia-anatomica.org/en/Terms/Occurence/3240 |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=www.terminologia-anatomica.org}}</ref>) are [[major ligaments of uterus]] that extend posterior-ward from the [[cervix]] to attach onto the (anterior aspect of the<ref name="GRAYS2005">{{cite book |last=Drake |first=Richard L. |title=Gray's anatomy for students |author2=Vogl, Wayne |author3=Tibbitts, Adam W.M. Mitchell |author4=illustrations by Richard |author5=Richardson, Paul |publisher=Elsevier/Churchill Livingstone |year=2005 |isbn=978-0-8089-2306-0 |location=Philadelphia |page=417}}</ref>) [[sacrum]].'''<ref name=":02">{{Cite book |last=Sinnatamby |first=Chummy |title=Last's Anatomy |publisher= |year=2011 |isbn=978-0-7295-3752-0 |edition=12th |pages=304}}</ref>''' |
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The '''uterosacral ligaments''' belongs to the [[major ligaments of uterus]]. |
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== Structure == |
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The [[rectouterine folds]] contain a considerable amount of fibrous tissue and non-striped muscular fibers which are attached to the front of the [[sacrum]] and constitute the '''uterosacral ligaments'''. |
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=== Microanatomy/histology === |
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==External links== |
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The uterosacral ligaments consist of fibrous connective tissue, and smooth muscle tissue.'''<ref name=":02" />''' |
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* [http://www.isge.org/pic/uterosac.html Image at isge.org] |
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=== Relations === |
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The uterosacral ligaments pass inferior to the peritoneum. They embrace the [[rectouterine pouch]], and rectum.'''<ref name=":02" />''' The [[pelvic splanchnic nerves]] run on top{{Further explanation needed|reason="Superior to" or "upon"?|date=January 2023}} of the ligament.<ref name="DAFTARY2011">{{cite book|last=Daftary|title=Manual of Obstetrics, 3/e|year=2011|isbn=978-81-312-2556-1|publisher=Elsevier|pages=1–16}}</ref> |
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== Function == |
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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]].'''<ref name=":02" />''' |
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== Clinical significance == |
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The uterosacral ligaments may be palpated during a [[rectal examination]], but not during [[pelvic examination]].'''<ref name=":02" />''' |
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[[Category:Ligaments]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:53, 4 March 2024
| Uterosacral ligament | |
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 Uterosacral ligament (in white color) connect between the sacrum and uterus. | |
| 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]
Structure[edit]
Microanatomy/histology[edit]
The uterosacral ligaments consist of fibrous connective tissue, and smooth muscle tissue.[3]
Relations[edit]
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]
Function[edit]
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]
Clinical significance[edit]
The uterosacral ligaments may be palpated during a rectal examination, but not during pelvic examination.[3]
References[edit]
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1260 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
- ^ a b "Anatonomina". www.terminologia-anatomica.org. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ Drake, Richard L.; Vogl, Wayne; Tibbitts, Adam W.M. Mitchell; illustrations by Richard; Richardson, Paul (2005). Gray's anatomy for students. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Churchill Livingstone. p. 417. ISBN 978-0-8089-2306-0.
- ^ a b c d e Sinnatamby, Chummy (2011). Last's Anatomy (12th ed.). p. 304. ISBN 978-0-7295-3752-0.
- ^ Daftary (2011). Manual of Obstetrics, 3/e. Elsevier. pp. 1–16. ISBN 978-81-312-2556-1.
