Which structures are carried within the suspensory ligament of the ovary?

• A Uterine artery and lymphatics of the uterus
• B Ovarian ligament and ureter
• C Round ligament of the uterus and ilioinguinal nerve
• D Ovarian vessels, lymphatics and autonomic nerves ✓

Explanation

The suspensory (infundibulopelvic) ligament is a fold of peritoneum running from the pelvic brim to the ovary and conveys the ovarian artery and vein, lymphatics and autonomic fibres. The round ligament runs separately through the inguinal canal, and the ovarian (proper) ligament connects ovary to uterus within the broad ligament, so options C and B describe unrelated structures.

Reference: Moore Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 8th ed.

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