round ligament of uterus

Hunter's ligament

The round ligament of the uterus originates at the uterine horns, in the parametrium. It leaves the pelvis via the deep inguinal ring, passes through the inguinal canal and continues on to the labia majora where its fibers spread and mix with the tissue of the mons pubis[WP]. A fibromuscular band that attaches to the uterus and then passes along the broad ligament, out through the inguinal ring, and into the labium majus[MESH].

Type Muscle
Parent Structure mesoderm-derived structure
Latin Name Hunter's ligament
FMA ID 20420

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the round ligament of uterus?
The round ligament of the uterus originates at the uterine horns, in the parametrium. It leaves the pelvis via the deep inguinal ring, passes through the inguinal canal and continues on to the labia majora where its fibers spread and mix with the tissue of the mons pubis[WP]. A fibromuscular band th
What is the Latin name for the round ligament of uterus?
The Latin name for the round ligament of uterus is Hunter's ligament.

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