The round ligament is a remnant of the gubernaculum that extends to the labia majora. Which structure is another gubernacular remnant that runs toward the uterus?

The round ligament is a remnant of the gubernaculum that extends to the labia majora. Which structure is another gubernacular remnant that runs toward the uterus?

• A. Broad ligament
• B. Round ligament
• C. Ovarian ligament
• D. Suspensory ligament of ovary

Answer: (C)

During development, the gubernaculum anchors the gonads and guides their descent. In females, it leaves two remnants: one becomes the ovarian ligament, which runs from the ovary to the uterus, and the other becomes the round ligament of the uterus, which travels from the uterus through the inguinal canal to the labia majora. The ovarian ligament directly runs toward the uterus, matching the description in the question. The broad ligament is a peritoneal fold that supports the uterus and isn’t a gubernacular remnant, and the suspensory ligament of the ovary carries vessels and is also not a gubernacular remnant. The round ligament, while a gubernacular remnant, runs toward the labia majora, not the uterus.

During development, the gubernaculum anchors the gonads and guides their descent. In females, it leaves two remnants: one becomes the ovarian ligament, which runs from the ovary to the uterus, and the other becomes the round ligament of the uterus, which travels from the uterus through the inguinal canal to the labia majora. The ovarian ligament directly runs toward the uterus, matching the description in the question. The broad ligament is a peritoneal fold that supports the uterus and isn’t a gubernacular remnant, and the suspensory ligament of the ovary carries vessels and is also not a gubernacular remnant. The round ligament, while a gubernacular remnant, runs toward the labia majora, not the uterus.