uterosacral ligament
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Introduction
The ligament that pass from the sides of the cervix to the middle of the sacrum; they are palpable during a rectal examination.
Function
- helps keep the uterus centered in the pelvic cavity, thereby preventing prolapse of the uterus
More general terms
Component of
References
- ↑ Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th edition, KL Moore & AF Dalley (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 1999.