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What is the Broad ligament?

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The ligament extending from the lateral margins of the uterus to the pelvic wall; keeps the uterus centrally placed and provides stability within the pelvic cavity.

(Mesentary with 2 layers of the peritoneum)

*round ligament

*Ovarian ligament

*Suspensory ligament of the ovary all run through it

What is the Broad ligament?-example-1
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