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Uterosacral ligament

Major ligaments of the uterus

Field	Value
Name	Uterosacral ligament
Latin	ligamentum rectouterinum
Image	Uterosacral ligament.png
Caption	Uterosacral ligament (in white color) connect between the sacrum and uterus.

The uterosacral ligaments (or rectouterine ligaments) are major ligaments of uterus that extend posterior-ward from the cervix to attach onto the (anterior aspect of the) sacrum.****

Structure

Microanatomy/histology

The uterosacral ligaments consist of fibrous connective tissue, and smooth muscle tissue.****

Relations

The uterosacral ligaments pass inferior to the peritoneum. They embrace the rectouterine pouch, and rectum.**** The pelvic splanchnic nerves run on top of the ligament.

Function

The uterosacral ligaments pull the cervix posterior-ward, counteracting the anterior-ward pull exerted by the round ligament of uterus upon the fundus of the uterus, thus maintaining anteversion of the body of the uterus.****

Clinical significance

The uterosacral ligaments may be palpated during a rectal examination, but not during pelvic examination.****

References

"Anatonomina".
Drake, Richard L.. (2005). "Gray's anatomy for students". Elsevier/Churchill Livingstone.
Sinnatamby, Chummy. (2011). "Last's Anatomy". Elsevier Australia.
Daftary. (2011). "Manual of Obstetrics, 3/e". Elsevier.

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