The broad ligament of the uterus is a peritoneal fold containing several sub-divisions. Which part of the broad ligament surrounds the uterine tube?
- A Mesosalpinx ✓
- B Mesovarium
- C Mesometrium
- D Parametrium
Correct answer: A. Mesosalpinx
Explanation
The broad ligament has three parts: mesovarium attaches to the ovary, mesosalpinx lies between the uterine tube and the ovary and surrounds the tube, and mesometrium is the largest portion extending from the pelvic floor to the uterus. Parametrium is the connective tissue adjacent to the cervix within the broad ligament, not a peritoneal subdivision. This is standard Williams Obstetrics/Gray's anatomy teaching.
Reference: Gray's Anatomy, 42nd ed.
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