Description: It is a peritoneal fold extending from the pelvic walls to the uterus and uterine tubes. The broad ligament has three parts:
Mesovarium: Part of broad ligament that forms a shelf-like fold supporting the ovary - located perpendicular to the plane of the mesosalpinx and mesometrium; it attaches the ovary to the mesometrium and mesosalpinx.
Mesosalpinx: Part of broad ligament that supports the uterine tube - extends inferiorly to meet the root of the mesovarium; it attaches the uterine tube to the mesometrium.
Mesometrium: Part of the broad ligament below the junction of the mesosalpinx and the mesovarium - attaches the body of the uterus to the pelvic wall.
