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Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Ligaments

Shazia R. Chaudhry, Onyebuchi Imonugo  1 , Felix Jozsa  2 , Khalid Chaudhry
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Ligaments

Shazia R. Chaudhry et al.

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The pelvis's bony integrity is supported by various ligaments that lend crucial flexible strength to the pelvic cavity and support some of the internal pelvic structures. The principal ligaments are sacrotuberous, sacrospinous, and iliolumbar, and in the female pelvis, there are further ligaments to support the ovaries and uterus (see Image. Pelvic Ligaments). Trauma or stretching of these ligaments can result in pain syndromes, causing a significant impact on quality of life if not recognized and treated appropriately. Furthermore, pelvic floor dysfunction, which describes wider pathology involving the entire pelvic floor musculature and ligaments, can harm urinary, bowel, and sexual function.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Shazia Chaudhry declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Onyebuchi Imonugo declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Felix Jozsa declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Khalid Chaudhry declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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