Diagnostic Ultrasound - Abdomen and Pelvis

Ovaries
Mesosalpinx
LIGAMENTOUS SUPPORT AND ANATOMY OF OVARY
Suspensory ligament of ovary
(infundibulopelvic ligament)
Anatomy: Pelvis
Mesovarium
Proper ovarian ligament
Ovarian artery and vein
Fallopian tube
Ovary
Broad ligament
Ureter
Suspensory ligament of ovary
External iliac vessels
Ureter
Fallopian tube
Ovary
Uterus
Urinary bladder
Rectum
Proper ovarian ligament
Round ligament
Mesovarium
Uterine fundus
Fallopian tube
Stitch
Fallopian tube
Broad ligament
Left ovary
Suspensory ligament of ovary
Uterosacral ligaments
Right ovary
Cul-de-sac
Rectum
(Top) Posterior view of the ligamentous attachment of the ovary is shown. The ovary is attached to the pelvic sidewall by the
suspensory ligament (infundibulopelvic ligament) of the ovary, which transmits the ovarian artery and vein. These vessels enter the
ovary through the mesovarium, a specialized ligamentous attachment between the ovary and broad ligament. The ovary is attached to
the uterus by the proper ovarian ligament, which divides the mesosalpinx above from the broad ligament below. (Middle) Sagittal
graphic of the female pelvis shows the location of the ovary, which lies in the ovarian fossa, the area below the iliac bifurcation,
posterior to the external iliac vessels, and anterior to the ureter. (Bottom) Photograph during laparoscopy viewing the uterine fundus
from above demonstrates the ligamentous structures of the ovary and uterus.
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