Round ligament of uterus
The round ligament of the uterus originates at the uterine horns, in the parametrium. The round ligament exits the pelvis via the deep inguinal ring, passes through the inguinal canal and continues on to the labia majora where its fibers spread and mix with the tissue of the mons pubis.Structure
Development
The round ligament develops from the gubernaculum which attaches the gonad to the labioscrotal swellings in the embryo.The round ligament is supplied by the artery of the round ligament, otherwise known as "Sampson's artery."Function
The function of the round ligament is maintenance of the anteflexion of the uterus during pregnancy. Normally, the cardinal ligament is what supports the uterine angle. When the uterus grows during pregnancy, the round ligaments can stretch causing pain.Additional images
