Which ligament contains the ovarian vessels?

• A. Suspensory ligament of ovary
• B. Broad ligament
• C. Ovarian ligament
• D. Round ligament of uterus

Answer: (A)

The vessels to the ovary travel in the suspensory ligament of the ovary (infundibulopelvic ligament). This peritoneal fold extends from the lateral pelvic wall to the ovarian hilum and contains the ovarian artery and vein, along with the accompanying nerve plexus and lymphatics. That’s why this ligament is the one that contains the ovarian vessels.

The broad ligament is a wide peritoneal sheet that supports the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries but the main vascular bundle to the ovary runs within the suspensory ligament. The ovarian ligament connects the ovary to the uterus and contains fibrous tissue, not the ovarian vessels. The round ligament of the uterus runs from the uterus to the labia majora and does not carry the ovarian vessels.