suspensory ligament of ovary
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Suspensory ligament of the ovary — Infobox Ligament Name = Suspensory ligament of the ovary Latin = ligamentum suspensorium ovarii GraySubject = 266 GrayPage = 1254 Caption = Uterus and ovary, seen from behind. The suspensory ligament of the ovary (not labeled) is shown… … Wikipedia
Suspensory ligament — describes any ligament that supports a body part, especially an organ. Types include:* In humans ** Suspensory ligament of the penis ** Suspensory ligament of the ovary ** Suspensory ligament of the lens ** Suspensory ligament of the breast * In… … Wikipedia
suspensory ligament of the ovary — n a fold of peritoneum that consists of a part of the broad ligament that is attached to the ovary near the end joining the fallopian tube and that contains blood and lymph vessels passing to and from the ovary called also infundibulopelvic… … Medical dictionary
Development of the suspensory ligament of the ovary — The prenatal development of the suspensory ligament of the ovary is a part of the development of the reproductive system. The suspensory ligament originates from the mesonephros, which, in turn, originates from the Wolffian duct: The mesonephros… … Wikipedia
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ligament of the ovary — n a rounded cord of fibrous and muscular tissue extending from each superior angle of the uterus to the inner extremity of the ovary of the same side called also ovarian ligament see SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT OF THE OVARY … Medical dictionary
Ligament — A ligament is a tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures such as two bones. Ligament is a fitting term; it comes from the Latin ligare meaning to bind or tie. * * * 1. A band or sheet of fibrous tissue connecting two or… … Medical dictionary
Ovary — For ovary as part of plants, see ovary (plants). Ovaria redirects here. This is also a proposed section and a synonym of Solanum. Ovary Blood supply of the human female reproductive organs. The left ovary is visible above the label … Wikipedia
Ovarian ligament — Ligament: Ovarian ligament Uterus and right broad ligament, seen from behind. The broad ligament has been spread out and the ovary drawn downward. The ligament of ovary is labeled at the center top. The suspensory ligament of the ovary (not… … Wikipedia
Broad ligament of the uterus — Infobox Ligament Name = Broad ligament of the uterus Latin = ligamentum latum uteri GraySubject = 268 GrayPage = 1259 Caption = Uterus and right broad ligament, seen from behind. (Broad ligament visible at center.) Caption2 = From = To = MeshName … Wikipedia
