Which ligament extends from the lateral portion of the ovary to the pelvic sidewall and is also known as the infundibulopelvic ligament?

Which ligament extends from the lateral portion of the ovary to the pelvic sidewall and is also known as the infundibulopelvic ligament?

• A. Ovarian ligament
• B. Round ligament
• C. Suspensory ligament
• D. Uterosacral ligament

Answer: (C)

This asks about the ligament that anchors the ovary to the lateral pelvic wall and carries the ovarian vessels. That structure is the suspensory ligament of the ovary, also known as the infundibulopelvic ligament. It stretches from the lateral aspect of the ovary to the pelvic sidewall and transmits the gonadal vessels to the ovary. Other ligaments have different paths and roles: the ovarian ligament connects the ovary to the uterus; the round ligament runs from the uterus toward the groin via the inguinal canal; the uterosacral ligaments extend from the uterus to the sacrum to help support the uterus.

This asks about the ligament that anchors the ovary to the lateral pelvic wall and carries the ovarian vessels. That structure is the suspensory ligament of the ovary, also known as the infundibulopelvic ligament. It stretches from the lateral aspect of the ovary to the pelvic sidewall and transmits the gonadal vessels to the ovary.

Other ligaments have different paths and roles: the ovarian ligament connects the ovary to the uterus; the round ligament runs from the uterus toward the groin via the inguinal canal; the uterosacral ligaments extend from the uterus to the sacrum to help support the uterus.