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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
Part of the Adnexa of the Reproductive tract. | Part of the Adnexa of the Reproductive tract. | ||
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==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
*Bilateral sheets of connective tissue. | *Bilateral sheets of connective tissue. | ||
| − | *It is arranged into three | + | *It is arranged into three funtional regions: |
**'''Mesovarium''' - Attaches to the Ovaries. | **'''Mesovarium''' - Attaches to the Ovaries. | ||
| − | **''' | + | **'''Mesosalpnix''' - Attaches to the Oviduct. |
| − | **'''Mesometrium''' - Attaches to the Uterus, Cervix and | + | **'''Mesometrium''' - Attaches to the Uterus, Cervix and Crainial 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 | + | *Formation of the Ovarian Bursa by the Mesosalpnix and Mesovarium. |
| − | *Positioning of the reproductive tract. This is possible due to the smooth muscle extensions from the myometrium into the | + | *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. |
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==Origin & Insertion== | ==Origin & Insertion== | ||
| − | * | + | *Oringinates from the dorasl abdominal wall and pelvic walls. |
| − | *The broad ligaments are continuous with the | + | *The broad ligaments are continuous with the sorosal layer of the female reproductive tract. |
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Revision as of 10:38, 18 July 2008
Introduction
Part of the Adnexa of the Reproductive tract.
Structure
- Bilateral sheets of connective tissue.
- It is arranged into three funtional regions:
- Mesovarium - Attaches to the Ovaries.
- Mesosalpnix - Attaches to the Oviduct.
- Mesometrium - Attaches to the Uterus, Cervix and Crainial Vagina.
Function
- To convey blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves to and from the female reproductive tract
- To support the organs of the reproductive tract
- Formation of the Ovarian Bursa by the Mesosalpnix 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.
Origin & Insertion
- Oringinates from the dorasl abdominal wall and pelvic walls.
- The broad ligaments are continuous with the sorosal layer of the female reproductive tract.