Mesometrium
Mesentery of the uterus
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The mesometrium is the mesentery of the uterus. It constitutes the majority of the broad ligament of the uterus,[1] excluding only the portions adjacent to the uterine tube (the mesosalpinx) and ovary (the mesovarium).
| Mesometrium | |
|---|---|
 Uterus and right broad ligament, seen from behind. (Broad ligament visible at center. Mesometrium constitutes majority of the broad ligament.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | mesometrium |
| TA98 | A10.1.02.506F |
| TA2 | 3801 |
| FMA | 19816 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
It is adjacent to the mesosalpinx.
The ureter is among the structures found in the mesometrium.
