In the provided anatomical diagram of the female internal reproductive tract, which label points to the suspensory ligament of the ovary?

1. A

   A

2. B

   B

3. C

   C

4. D

   D

Appeared in: NORCET-11 Prelims

Explanation

• The suspensory ligament of the ovary (infundibulopelvic ligament) attaches the ovary to the pelvic wall and contains the ovarian vessels.
• In diagrams, it is shown as a band extending from the upper lateral pole of the ovary upward toward the pelvic wall.
• Label A matches this anatomical course and visual appearance.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: Label B typically points to the ovarian ligament, which connects the ovary to the uterus medially, not to the pelvic wall.
• Option C: Label C usually indicates the broad ligament, a double layer of peritoneum that supports the uterus and adnexa but does not specifically suspend the ovary to the pelvic wall.
• Option D: Label D often marks the round ligament, which extends from the uterus to the labia majora via the inguinal canal, not to the ovary.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identification of the suspensory ligament of the ovary in anatomical diagrams as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Knowledge of the suspensory ligament is essential during oophorectomy or pelvic surgery to avoid injury to the ovarian vessels.
• The ligament is a key landmark for ligation to control bleeding during removal of the ovary.
• What if? If the ligament is not properly identified and ligated during surgery, there is a risk of significant hemorrhage due to the ovarian vessels it contains.

How to Approach the Question

• Carefully observe the anatomical diagram and locate the ovary and the ligaments attached to it.
• Identify which label extends from the ovary to the pelvic wall and appears to carry vessels (suspensory ligament).
• Eliminate options that point to ligaments connecting the ovary to the uterus (ovarian ligament), the uterus to the pelvic wall (broad ligament), or the uterus to the labia majora (round ligament).
• Use knowledge of anatomical relationships and visual cues to select the correct label.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Identification of the suspensory ligament of the ovary in anatomical diagrams
• Stem keywords: anatomical diagram, female internal reproductive tract, suspensory ligament of the ovary
• Lead-in keywords: which label, points to
• Clinical cues: Label attached to upper lateral pole of ovary extending to pelvic wall

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Reference Book

E6 Obstetrics Williams p. 11-27

E6 Gynecology Williams pp. 390-397, 389-396