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Female Repro NZF
| Ligament | Connection | Structures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round ligament of uterus | Uterine fundus to labia majora | Artery of Sampson | Derivative of the gubernaculum, travels through round inguinal canal |
| Broad ligament | Uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries to pelvic side wall | Ovaries, fallopian tubes, and round ligaments | Mesosalpinx, mesometrium, and mesvarium are components |
| Ligament of the ovary | Medial pole to lateral uterus | None | Derivative of the gubernaculum |
| Suspensory ligament of the ovary | Ovaries to lateral pelvic wall | Ovarian vessels | Ureter at risk of injury during ligation in oophorectomy. |
| Cardinal ligament | Cervix to side wall of pelvis | Uterine vessels | Ureter at risk of injury during ligation during hysterectomy |