Pubocervical ligament

Pubocervical ligament
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Identifiers
Latin ligamentum pubocervicale
TA A09.1.03.030
FMA 19113

Anatomical terminology

The pubocervical ligament is a ligament connecting the side of the cervix to the pubic symphysis.

The collagen in the pubocervical ligament may be reduced in women with vaginal prolapse.[1]

References

  1. Read RC (October 2008). "Signs of herniosis in women with vaginal prolapse and/or stress incontinence". Hernia 12 (5): 449–52. doi:10.1007/s10029-008-0372-2. PMID 18415038.

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