uterosacral ligament

The ligament that pass from the sides of the cervix to the middle of the sacrum; they are palpable during a rectal examination. Function: - helps keep the uterus centered in the pelvic cavity, thereby preventing prolapse of the uterus

References

Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th edition, KL Moore & AF Dalley (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 1999.