Where does the round ligament of the uterus originate?

Where does the round ligament of the uterus originate?

• A. Uterine cornu (superolateral)
• B. Fundus
• C. Isthmus
• D. Cervix

Answer: (A)

The round ligament of the uterus starts at the uterine cornua, the superolateral corners of the uterus where the fallopian tubes attach. From there it travels anteriorly and laterally, passes through the inguinal canal, and reaches the labia majora. This origin at the cornua explains why it is described as arising from the superior-lateral aspect of the uterus. The other regions—fundus, isthmus, and cervix—are parts of the uterus itself but are not the attachment points for the round ligament.

The round ligament of the uterus starts at the uterine cornua, the superolateral corners of the uterus where the fallopian tubes attach. From there it travels anteriorly and laterally, passes through the inguinal canal, and reaches the labia majora. This origin at the cornua explains why it is described as arising from the superior-lateral aspect of the uterus. The other regions—fundus, isthmus, and cervix—are parts of the uterus itself but are not the attachment points for the round ligament.