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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Part of the Adnexa of the Reproductive tract.

Part of the Adnexa of the Reproductive tract.

==Structure==

==Structure==

*Bilateral sheets of connective tissue.

*Bilateral sheets of connective tissue.

*It is arranged into three funtional regions:

*It is arranged into three functional regions:

**'''Mesovarium''' - Attaches to the Ovaries.

**'''Mesovarium''' - Attaches to the Ovaries.

**'''Mesosalpnix''' - Attaches to the Oviduct.

**'''Mesosalpinx''' - Attaches to the Oviduct.

**'''Mesometrium''' - Attaches to the Uterus, Cervix and Crainial Vagina.

**'''Mesometrium''' - Attaches to the Uterus, Cervix and Cranial Vagina.

==Function==

==Function==

*To convey blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves to and from the female reproductive tract

*To convey blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves to and from the female reproductive tract

*To support the organs of the reproductive tract

*To support the organs of the reproductive tract

*Formation of the Ovarian Bursa by the Mesosalpnix and Mesovarium.

*Formation of the Ovarian Bursa by the Mesosalpinx and Mesovarium.

*Positioning of the reproductive tract. This is possible due to the smooth muscle extensions from the myometrium into the Mesometrium of the broad ligament, enabling it to contrat and relax.

*Positioning of the reproductive tract. This is possible due to the smooth muscle extensions from the myometrium into the mesometrium of the broad ligament, enabling it to contract and relax.

 

==Origin & Insertion==

==Origin & Insertion==

*Oringinates from the dorasl abdominal wall and pelvic walls.

*Originates from the dorsal abdominal wall and pelvic walls.

*The broad ligaments are continuous with the sorosal layer of the female reproductive tract.

*The broad ligaments are continuous with the serosal layer of the female reproductive tract.