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Uterosacral Ligament (Left)
Connective Tissue

Uterosacral Ligament (Left)

Ligamentum uterosacrale

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Anatomical Relations

The uterosacral ligaments are condensations of the endopelvic fascia that span from the sacrum (posteriorly) to the cervix and body of the uterus (anteriorly). They form the lateral boundary of the rectouterine pouch (of Douglas) (Standring, 2016).

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Uterosacral Ligament (Left)

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Function

The uterosacral ligaments provide support to the uterus and cervix.

References

Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41st edn.: Elsevier Limited.

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