Female Reproductive System – Ovaries & Ligaments

What is the tunica albuginea in the ovary?

A dense connective tissue layer that surrounds the ovary.

What is found in the cortex of the ovary?

Oocytes (developing eggs) and follicles.

What is the function of the ovarian medulla?

Contains blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves.

What is the ovarian hilum?

The site where blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves enter or leave the ovary.

What are oocytes?

Female gametes (eggs) located in the ovarian cortex.

What does the ovarian ligament do?

Connects the ovary to the uterus.

What does the suspensory ligament contain and connect?

Contains ovarian arteries, veins, and nerves; connects ovary to the pelvic wall.

What is the broad ligament?

A large peritoneal fold that supports the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

What does the cardinal ligament contain?

Uterine and vaginal blood vessels.

What do the uterosacral ligaments do?

Anchor the uterus to the sacrum.

What do the round ligaments do?

Connect the uterus to the labia majora through the inguinal canal.