The principle supports of the uterus are:: (A) The iliosacral ligaments, (B) The pyriformis muscle, (C) The transverse cervical ligaments, (D) The infundibular ligaments
Answer is C. Ans. C. The transverse cervical ligaments* The principle supports of the uterus are the transverse cervical ligaments (cardinal ligaments), uterosacral ligaments and the round ligament.* The infundibular ligaments attach the ovaries to the posteo-lateral wall of the uterus.* The pyriformis muscle lines the lateral wall of the pelvis overlying the iliosacral ligament.