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What does the round ligament pass through to exit the pelvis?

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The round ligament exits the pelvis through the inguinal canal to reach the labia majora.

Step-by-step explanation:

The round ligament of the uterus is one of several ligaments that maintain the position of the uterus within the abdominopelvic cavity. The round ligament exits the pelvis via the inguinal canal and terminates in the labia majora. It is one of the few structures that pass through the inguinal canal in females. The inguinal canal is an oblique passage through the lower anterior abdominal wall and is important for round ligament passage from the uterus, exiting the pelvis to reach the external genitalia.

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