Suspensory ligaments

Definition

Suspensory ligaments are fibrous connective tissues that secure the ovaries to the lateral pelvic walls, providing support and maintaining their position in the female reproductive system. They contain blood vessels and nerves that supply the ovaries.

Related terms

Ovaries: The female reproductive organs that produce eggs (ova) and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

Broad Ligament: A wide fold of peritoneum that connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis, providing support to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

Pelvic Walls: The structures forming the boundary of the pelvic cavity, which include bones, muscles, and connective tissues, supporting and protecting pelvic organs