suspensory ligament of ovary

infundibulopelvic fold

A fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis.

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Type Ligament
Parent Structure mesoderm-derived structure
Latin Name infundibulopelvic fold
FMA ID 19822

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the suspensory ligament of ovary?

A fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis.

What is the Latin name for the suspensory ligament of ovary?

The Latin name for the suspensory ligament of ovary is infundibulopelvic fold.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:19822 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006649 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — suspensory ligament of ovary Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.