All of the following are classified as primary suppos of uterus except :
Correct Answer: Broad ligament
Description: Broad ligament Suppos of uterus are classified as : Primary suppos 1. Muscular or active suppo 1. Pelvic diaphragm (formed by levator ani muscle) 2. Perinea! bodydeg 3. Urogenital diaphragm (deep transverse pereneii muscles enclosed). 2. Fibromuscular or mechanical suppo 1. Uterine axisdeg 2. Pubocervical ligamentdeg 3. Transverse cervical ligamentdeg (cardinal ligament) 4. Uterosacral ligamentdeg 5. Round ligament of uterus.deg Broad ligament (fold of peritoneum) is a secondary suppo of uterus and its role as suppo is doubtful. Other secondary suppos are : Utero vesical fold of peritoneum. - Rectovaginal fold of peritoneum NOte : Main Suppo which prevents descent of the uterus is transverse cervical ligament (cardinal ligament) and its posterior extension - the uterosacral ligament.
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