Ligamentum latum uteri

Female pelvic organs seen from above. Under the broad ligament ( English broad ligament ) is the connective tissue parametriale

The ligamentum latum uteri ("broad uterine ligament ") is part of the fastening apparatus of the uterus ( uterus ), the parametrium . It is a tent-roof-like thickening ( duplication ) of the peritoneum that covers the uterus from behind and represents the lateral connection to the pelvis . The ligament is made up of dense connective tissue .

The ovaries are located below the fallopian tubes and are attached by the ligamentum latum and the ligamentum ovarii proprium (ovarian ligament ). The main part of the ligamentum latum uteri between the ovary and the uterus is called the mesometrium and the area between the ovary and around the fallopian tubes is called the mesosalpinx . The portion that covers the ovary is the mesovarium or ovarian mesentery.

Individual evidence

1. ^ Ligamentum latum uteri . In: Pschyrembel Dictionary Sexuality. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin 2006, ISBN 3-11-016965-7 , p. 311.
2. ↑ ovary . In: Pschyrembel Dictionary Sexuality. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin 2006, ISBN 3-11-016965-7 , p. 103.
3. ↑ mesometrium . In: Pschyrembel Medical Dictionary. 257th edition, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin 1993, ISBN 3-933203-04-X , p. 965.
4. ^ Mesosalpinx . In: Pschyrembel Medical Dictionary. 257th edition, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin 1993, ISBN 3-933203-04-X , p. 965.
5. ^ Mesovarium . In: Pschyrembel Medical Dictionary. 257th edition. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin 1993, ISBN 3-933203-04-X , p. 965.