Mesovarian border of ovary

Margo mesovaricus ovarii

  • Synonym: Anterior border of ovary
  • Related terms: Mesovarian border

Definition

The mesovarian border is straight and is directed toward the obliterated umbilical artery, and is attached to the back of the broad ligament by a short fold named the mesovarium. Between the two layers of this fold the bloodvessels and nerves pass to reach the hilum of the ovary.

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