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Broad Ligament - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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, 10:38, 18 July 2008New page: ==Introduction== Part of the Adnexa of the Reproductive tract. ==Structure== *Bilateral sheets of connective tissue. *It is arranged into three funtional regions: **'''Mesovarium''' - Att...
==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.
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.