• Dr. Yogesh Dagu Sonawane

The broad ligament is a two-layered fold of peritoneum that extends from the sides of the uterus to the floor and lateral walls of the pelvis inferiorly and the adnexa superiorly. The broad ligament helps to hold the uterus in its anatomic position, although its contribution is not considered to be central. The layer of tissue that connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis. The broad ligament covers the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. The broad ligaments (TA: ligamentum latum uteri or plica lata uteri ) are the paired lateral folds of the parietal peritoneum which reflect over the upper genital tract in females. The broad ligament (BL) is a double fold of peritoneum that extends from the lateral edges of the uterus to the pelvic wall: thus, it is not really a ligament at all, which by definition attaches bone to bone (McMinn, 1994). It is found in female humans and, in an altered form, in other female mammals. The broad ligament is divided into the mesometrium (the largest portion), the mesosalpinx (mesentery of the uterine [fallopian] tubes), and the mesovarium (connects the ovaries to the broad ligament) So this article focuses on anatomical structure, function and clinical significans of Broad Ligament.

Broad Ligament, Anatomy

"Study of “Broad Ligament” of Uterus in Human Anatomy and Its Importance - A Literature Review.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.e1-e3, February-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402401.pdf

"Study of “Broad Ligament” of Uterus in Human Anatomy and Its Importance - A Literature Review.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no. ppe1-e3, February-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402401.pdf