In female anatomy, which ligament carries the ovarian vessels?

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In female anatomy, which ligament carries the ovarian vessels?

Explanation:
Ovarian vessels travel within the suspensory (infundibulopelvic) ligament. This peritoneal fold runs from the lateral pelvic wall to the ovary and carries the ovarian artery and vein (plus nerves and lymphatics) from the abdominal cavity to the ovary. The broad ligament supports structures within the peritoneal cavity but does not specifically carry the main ovarian vessels; the ovarian ligament connects the ovary to the uterus but does not transmit those vessels; the round ligament of the uterus runs to the labia majora and likewise does not carry the ovarian vessels. So, the suspensory ligament of the ovary is the correct carrier.

Ovarian vessels travel within the suspensory (infundibulopelvic) ligament. This peritoneal fold runs from the lateral pelvic wall to the ovary and carries the ovarian artery and vein (plus nerves and lymphatics) from the abdominal cavity to the ovary. The broad ligament supports structures within the peritoneal cavity but does not specifically carry the main ovarian vessels; the ovarian ligament connects the ovary to the uterus but does not transmit those vessels; the round ligament of the uterus runs to the labia majora and likewise does not carry the ovarian vessels. So, the suspensory ligament of the ovary is the correct carrier.

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