Broad ligament of the uterus
| Broad ligament of the uterus | |
|---|---|
Uterus and right broad ligament, seen from behind. (Broad ligament visible at center.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum latum uteri |
| MeSH | D001956 |
| TA98 | A10.1.02.505F |
| TA2 | 3800 |
| FMA | 16516 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The broad ligament of the uterus is the wide fold of peritoneum that connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis.