The Lateral Surface of the Ovary is Connected to the Pelvic

Question

The lateral surface of the ovary is connected to the pelvic wall by (the)________.
A) mesovarium
B) mesentery
C) cardinal ligament
D) suspensory ligament
E) None of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The suspensory ligament connects the lateral surface of the ovary to the pelvic wall. The mesovarium attaches the ovary to the broad ligament of the uterus, while the mesentery is a double layer of peritoneum that attaches the small intestine to the back of the abdominal wall. The cardinal ligament supports the uterus and cervix and is located closer to the midline of the body, not the lateral surface of the ovary. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.