broad ligament of uterus

Introduction

A fold of peritoneum passing from the lateral margin of the uterus to the wall of the pelvis on either side.

Function

• it ensheaths the ovaries & uterine (fallopian) tubes

More general terms

• ligament

More specific terms

• mesometrium
• mesosalpinx
• mesovarium (mesoarium)

Additional terms

• fallopian tube; uterine tube; oviduct
• ovary