Function of uterine ligaments

We all know that the human uterus is fixed by the uterine ligaments, so the uterine ligaments are particularly important to the human body. However, many people do not know the specific location and ligaments of the uterine ligaments. Therefore, when they suffer from gynecological diseases, they do not know how to treat themselves and how to cooperate with doctors to protect their uterus. So what are the functions of the uterine ligaments?

(1) The broad ligament of the uterus is a double-layer peritoneal fold connected to both sides of the uterus and is in the coronal position. The medial edge becomes the peritoneum in front and behind the uterus; the lateral edge becomes the peritoneum of the pelvic sidewall and pelvic floor; the upper edge is free and wraps the fallopian tube. The broad ligaments limit the movement of the uterus to the sides.

(3) Cardinal ligament of uterus It is composed of connective tissue and smooth muscle between the two layers of the lower part of the broad ligament of the uterus. It connects the cervix to the side wall of the pelvic cavity. Its function is to maintain the normal position of the uterus and prevent the uterus from prolapsing downward.