Mesometrium
Mesometrium
Mesometrium (pronunciation: /ˌmɛsoʊˈmiːtriəm/) is a term used in the field of Anatomy and Gynecology to describe a part of the broad ligament of the uterus.
Etymology
The term 'Mesometrium' is derived from the Greek words 'mesos' meaning middle and 'metra' meaning uterus.
Definition
The Mesometrium is the mesentery of the uterus; it constitutes the majority of the broad ligament of the uterus, which is a wide fold of peritoneum that connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis.
Function
The primary function of the Mesometrium is to support the uterus within the body. It also helps in maintaining the position of the uterus and restricts its movement.
Related Terms
- Mesentery: A fold of tissue that attaches organs to the body wall.
- Uterus: A major female hormone-responsive secondary sex organ of the reproductive system in humans.
- Peritoneum: The serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates.
- Broad ligament of the uterus: The wide fold of peritoneum that connects the uterus to the sides of the pelvic cavity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mesometrium
- Wikipedia's article - Mesometrium
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