suspensory ligament of ovary

Introduction

A band of peritoneum that extends upward & outward from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis.

Function

• it ensheaths the ovarian vessels & plexus of ovarian nerves

Notes

• not to be confused with ovarian ligament

More general terms

• suspensory ligament

Additional terms

• clitoris
• ovarian ligament
• pubic symphysis