The broad ligament is a(n)
A) extensive mesentery that encloses the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus.
B) thickened fold of mesentery that supports and stabilizes the position of the ovary.
C) pocket formed between the posterior wall of the uterus and the anterior surface of the rectum.
D) structure that anchors the ovary to the recto-uterine pouch.
E) structure that extends from the lateral surface of the ovary to the pelvic wall.

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The broad ligament is an extensive mesentery that encloses the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus. It also contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that supply and innervate these organs. Its broad and flat shape allows for maximal support and flexibility of these structures within the pelvis.

The Broad Ligament Is A(n)