Which ligament extends from the uterine cornua toward the pelvic sidewalls?

Which ligament extends from the uterine cornua toward the pelvic sidewalls?

• A. Ovarian ligament
• B. Round ligament
• C. Suspensory ligament
• D. Uterosacral

Answer: (B)

The key idea is how uterine ligaments connect the uterus to surrounding structures and help position it. The round ligament starts at the uterine cornua and travels laterally toward the pelvic sidewalls, passing through the inguinal canal to the labia majora. This path places it from the uterus toward the groin region and it helps maintain the uterus in its forward (anteverted/anteflexed) position. The other ligaments connect different structures: the ovarian ligament connects the uterus to the ovary, the suspensory ligament runs from the ovary to the pelvic wall carrying vessels, and the uterosacral ligaments extend from the uterus to the sacrum. None of these extend from the cornua toward the pelvic sidewalls in the same way.

The key idea is how uterine ligaments connect the uterus to surrounding structures and help position it. The round ligament starts at the uterine cornua and travels laterally toward the pelvic sidewalls, passing through the inguinal canal to the labia majora. This path places it from the uterus toward the groin region and it helps maintain the uterus in its forward (anteverted/anteflexed) position. The other ligaments connect different structures: the ovarian ligament connects the uterus to the ovary, the suspensory ligament runs from the ovary to the pelvic wall carrying vessels, and the uterosacral ligaments extend from the uterus to the sacrum. None of these extend from the cornua toward the pelvic sidewalls in the same way.