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Broad Ligament - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 10:25, 12 August 2009
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*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.
*Oringinates from the dorasl 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 sorosal layer of the female reproductive tract.