Which statement about the broad ligament is true?

Which statement about the broad ligament is true?

• A. It is a double layer of peritoneum connecting the uterus to the pelvic walls
• B. It is a muscle forming part of the pelvic floor
• C. It is a rigid structure preventing uterus movement
• D. It is a nerve plexus around the uterus

Answer: (A)

The broad ligament is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the uterus to the lateral pelvic walls, draping over the uterus and its adnexa. This peritoneal fold forms a mesentery-like sheet, with portions called the mesometrium, mesosalpinx, and mesovarium, providing attachment and passage for structures such as the fallopian tube, ovary, and vessels to the uterus. It is not a muscle and does not belong to the pelvic floor, nor is it a rigid structure or a nerve plexus. That combination of features makes the statement true.

The broad ligament is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the uterus to the lateral pelvic walls, draping over the uterus and its adnexa. This peritoneal fold forms a mesentery-like sheet, with portions called the mesometrium, mesosalpinx, and mesovarium, providing attachment and passage for structures such as the fallopian tube, ovary, and vessels to the uterus. It is not a muscle and does not belong to the pelvic floor, nor is it a rigid structure or a nerve plexus. That combination of features makes the statement true.