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The ligament which covers most of the female reproductive organs and is often referred to as a "drape" is what structure?

A) Ovarian ligament
B) Round ligament
C) Broad ligament
D) Suspensory ligament

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Answer: C) Broad ligament

Step-by-step explanation:

A ligament can be define as a fibrous connective tissue which links bone to bone.

The ligaments present in the female reproductive tract are the structures which supports the internal female genitalia covered by the bony pelvis.

A broad ligament is a ligament which is associated with the female reproductive organs.

It exhibit a layer of peritoneum membrane, that is associated with ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus.

The broad ligament is divides into three regions:

1. Mesometrium: It covers the uterus. In the broad ligament it is the largest subsection.

2. Mesovarium: It originate from the posterior surface of the broad ligament and connects to the hilum of the ovary. It does not cover the entire surface of the ovary.

3. Mesosalpinx: It originates from the mesovarium superiorly and encloses the fallopian tubes.

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