• The cardinal ligament (also transverse cervical ligament, lateral cervical ligament, or Mackenrodt's ligament) is a major ligament of the uterus formed as a thickening of connective tissue of the base of the broad ligament of the uterus. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cardinal ligament supports the uterus. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cardinal ligament is a paired structure on the lateral side of the uterus. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cardinal ligament supports the uterus, providing lateral stability to the cervix. (wikipedia.org)
  • Does the cardinal ligament of the uterus contain a nerve that should be preserved in radical hysterectomy? (wikipedia.org)
  • The cardinal ligament (or Mackenrodt's ligament, lateral cervical ligament, or transverse cervical ligament) is a major ligament of the uterus. (unionpedia.org)
  • The broad ligament of the uterus is the wide fold of peritoneum that connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis. (unionpedia.org)
  • To investigate the potential role of 'a disintegrin-like and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin type motifs-2 (ADAMTS-2), collagen type-1, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-3 (TIMP-3) and papilin' levels in the uterosacral ligament (USL) and cardinal ligament (CL) of the uterus on the etiopathogenesis of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) among postmenopausal women without stress urinary incontinence (SUI). (urotoday.com)
  • The uterus is centered within the broad ligament and is attached to the round ligaments, which run anterolaterally within the broad ligament from the uterus to the pelvic wall. (medscape.com)
  • Once we get down to the main vascular supply to the uterus including the uterosacral ligaments and cardinal ligaments of pelvic support, that's when the procedure varies from a standard open or vaginal hysterectomy. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
  • They are paired organs located on either side of the uterus within the broad ligament below the uterine (fallopian) tubes. (medscape.com)
  • Other named ligaments near the uterus, i.e. the broad ligament, the round ligament, the suspensory ligament of the ovary, the infundibulopelvic ligament, have no role in the support of the uterus. (wikidoc.org)
  • Normal pelvic organ support is provided by the interaction between the levator ani muscles (LAMs) and the connective tissues that attach the uterus and vagina to the pelvic sidewalls (cardinal and uterosacral ligaments). (obgynkey.com)
  • The broad ligaments consist of anterior and posterior leaflets of peritoneum which cover the lateral uterine corpus and upper cervix and extend from the lateral walls of the uterus to the pelvic sidewalls. (exxcellence.org)
  • Several veins which form the large pampiniform plexus within the broad ligament collect blood from the upper uterus, the ovary, and the upper part of the broad ligament. (exxcellence.org)
  • It stated that stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urge urinary incontinence both had the same origin, laxity in the vagina or its supporting ligaments, a consequence of damaged collagen/elastin from childbearing or age. (einj.org)
  • The vagina is held in place by endopelvic fascia and ligaments (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • When a woman undergoes hysterectomy, it is vital that the vagina is reattached back to the uterosacral cardinal ligament complex. (nictcampus.com)
  • This leads to an operational performance whereby the pelvic supporting structures which are the cardinal structures and uteri sacral are put in place to support the vagina. (nictcampus.com)
  • It is performed by attaching the vagina to the strong ligament and the backbone by use of a mesh. (nictcampus.com)
  • Stitches may be used to attach the upper part of the vagina to a nearby strong ligament or bone in the pelvis to provide additional support. (ellesante.org)
  • Clinical Effect of Uterosacral and Cardinal Ligament Fixation versus Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation of Vaginal Vault Prolapse: A Retrospective Analysis. (medscape.com)
  • The key aspect of abdominal sacrocolpopexy is the suspension of the vaginal apex to the sacral promontory in a manner that recreates the natural anatomic support provided by the uterosacral and cardinal ligaments. (medscape.com)
  • He wanted them to know that this -- the St. Louis Cardinals ' magical season, the historic careers of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina and, more specifically, the first-round wild-card series -- would end later that night. (espn.com)
  • St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak made it official on Sunday: The club will exercise the $11.5 million option in Jaime Garcia's contract for 2016. (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • ST. LOUIS (AP) - Yadier Molina returned in late August from a torn ligament in his right thumb, and the All-Star catcher has been a difference-maker for the St. Louis Cardinals as they try to reach the NL championship series for the fourth straight year. (ksl.com)
  • Do the St. Louis Cardinals have a starting pitching depth problem? (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • You may have heard that the St. Louis Cardinals have a few question marks in their starting rotation. (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • Yadier Molina is also on the Cardinals' postseason roster while still nursing torn ligaments in his left thumb. (bleedcubbieblue.com)
  • NEW YORK (AP) - Yankees rookie Jasson Domínguez has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow and needs Tommy John surgery, interrupting an impressive start to his major league career that included four home runs in his first seven games. (yahoo.com)
  • Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb , which will keep the St. Louis stalwart out of the lineup for 8 to 12 weeks. (grantland.com)
  • The Orange County Register is reporting that Stanford basketball recruit Andy Brown - the only prep player to sign with the Cardinal in November - has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. (mercurynews.com)
  • But when Wainwright suffered a torn elbow ligament, the McCluer West product stepped into the rotation and didn't miss a beat. (101espn.com)
  • The pelvic cavity is divided into anterior and posterior compartments by the transversely positioned broad ligament. (medscape.com)
  • Scheffler set out to manage a 73-year-old woman with classical posterior fornix syndrome (PFS) symptoms-predictably co-occurring chronic pelvic pain (CPP), urge, abnormal emptying/retention, nocturia, and frequency-caused by laxity of the uterosacral ligaments (USLs) and cured by repair thereof [ 3 ], not IC, by repair of cardinal ligaments and USLs, which is the standard cure for PFS [ 3 ]. (einj.org)
  • RESULTS: The safe zone of an ischial screw in the en face sagittal plane was a median of 17 degrees (interquartile range [IQR]: 11,23) anterior to 13 degrees (IQR: 10,18) posterior to the reference line from the ASIS through the center of the acetabulum. (bvsalud.org)
  • UPDATE: The Cardinals confirmed Ellington has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament and could miss 2-3 weeks. (sportsbetmagazine.com)
  • The uterosacral and lateral cervical (cardinal) ligaments have been dissected to reveal the pelvic plexus and ganglia (11). (stanford.edu)
  • In some systems of zoölogical classification, a family of dimyarian bivalves, with solid equal valves, an external ligament, cardinal teeth, and also lateral teeth on each valve, the pallial line entire, the muscular scars ovate, and a distinct pedal scar above the anterior muscular one. (wordnik.com)
  • The endopelvic fascia covers these organs and forms their supporting ligaments in conjunction with the pelvic vasculature and musculature. (medscape.com)
  • John Lackey required Tommy John surgery to replace his ulnar collateral ligament a few years back. (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • When the Arizona Cardinals needed their quarterback to drive them into field-goal range with the game on the line, Kevin Kolb threw an interception. (revengeofthebirds.com)
  • This Week 3 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals was notable for the bad blood spilled throughout. (revengeofthebirds.com)
  • Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington injured his right knee against the New Orleans Saints. (sportsbetmagazine.com)
  • The Cardinals, the No. 3 seed heading into this postseason, went out fighting -- thanks in large part to Pujols and Molina, whose careers came to an abrupt end. (espn.com)
  • The Cardinals have the lowest-scoring team in the postseason, putting a premium on Molina's game-calling skills. (ksl.com)
  • Due to its proximity to the ureters, it can get damaged during ligation of the ligament. (wikipedia.org)
  • Understanding pelvic floor disorders requires an understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of how structures of the body (e.g., muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues) respond to forces or displacements. (obgynkey.com)
  • Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said he expects a better performance now that McSorley will get all of the practice reps with first-team offense. (fox16.com)
  • Matheny, a four-time Gold Glove catcher, recalls the Cardinals were in Pittsburgh and that he was going on the DL with an oblique injury. (ksl.com)
  • The female ureter, uterine artery, and inferior hypogastric (nervous) plexus course within the cardinal ligament. (wikipedia.org)
  • When Albert Pujols left as a free agent following the Cardinals' World Series title in 2011, Molina became the team's central force. (ksl.com)
  • The shoulder has beguiled Garcia and the Cardinals medical staff in recent years. (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • The Cardinals advised Garcia to take a conservative course, but he listened to Chris Carpenter's doctor instead and elected surgery. (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • The cardinal and uterosacral ligaments provide lifting forces that resist persistent downward descent of the pelvic organs by temporarily lengthening in response to increased force (due to their elastic properties) and absorbing any increases in force (due to their stiffness). (obgynkey.com)
  • The oblique vein is continuous above with the ligament of the left vena cava. (bmj.com)
  • It is small in humans and is the residua of the embryonic left superior cardinal vein. (bmj.com)
  • The Seahawks picked him off that time as well, one of the leading reasons the Cardinals left Seattle with the same point total they managed with Max Hall and Derek Anderson as their quarterbacks during a 22-10 defeat here last season. (revengeofthebirds.com)
  • Despite being beat up physically and emotionally, the Cardinals have been mentally tough enough to grab first place in the NL Central. (101espn.com)
  • It was tough to sit down for two months and see the team go one without me, but at the same time, I had confidence that I could get back and I did,' Molina said Sunday after the Cardinals clinched their second straight NL Central title. (ksl.com)
  • The scuffling carried well past the whistle, with Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett landing one last shot, this one verbal, from the visiting team's locker room. (revengeofthebirds.com)
  • The Cardinals (4-10) are limping down the stretch, turning to the team's third-string quarterback. (fox16.com)
  • If you ask me, Molina's injury is now just proof that the secret to the Cardinals' incredibly deep pitching staff has been Molina's work behind the plate all along. (grantland.com)
  • Because of the injuries, a less than stellar defense, a young bench and a young bullpen, the Cardinals weren't expected by everyone to be a major contender in the NL Central this year. (101espn.com)
  • Interstitial Cystitis: A Consequence of Weakened Uterosacral Ligaments Failing to Support Visceral Plexuses and Bladder Stretch Receptors, and Therefore Potentially Curable? (einj.org)
  • After sitting out the regular season with a case of season-long series preview writer's block, I am triumphantly (well, maybe that's a bit much) making my return to On The Horizon just in time for the Division Series against the Cardinals . (bleedcubbieblue.com)
  • The 19 games that were played against the Cardinals this season can really be thought of as a tale of two halves. (bleedcubbieblue.com)
  • Of the players expected to be in the Cardinals' starting lineup, Piscotty has had the most success against the Cubs this season with an .884 OPS despite a .238 average. (bleedcubbieblue.com)
  • The Cubs had a .253 average against the Cardinals this season, tied for fourth-best of all teams they played in 2015, but only managed a .716 OPS in the process, which ranks ninth in the list of their opponents this season. (bleedcubbieblue.com)
  • Rizzo has been superb against the Cardinals this season, with a .323 average and 1.017 OPS in 81 plate appearances. (bleedcubbieblue.com)
  • The Phillies, who fired their manager 51 games into the season and finished third in their division, defeated the Cardinals 2-0 and advanced to a National League Division Series showdown against the Atlanta Braves . (espn.com)
  • On the field, Zach Eflin got Tommy Edman to pop out in foul territory, ending the Cardinals' season. (espn.com)
  • Do the Cardinals have what it takes to make it through another injury-plagued season in the rotation? (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • The Cardinals fall to 1-2 in what figured to be the cushiest part of the season. (revengeofthebirds.com)
  • Three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins, running back James Conner and receiver Marquise Brown should all be on the field on Sunday, giving the Cardinals their three top playmakers for one of the few times this season. (fox16.com)
  • So the Cardinals are going to need at least six starters and probably as many as eight. (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • The Cardinals have blown nine saves and lost eight games in the final at-bat of the other team, yet are still in first place in their division. (101espn.com)
  • Gordon led the majors with 64 steals but in seven games against the Cardinals was just 1 for 2. (ksl.com)
  • The Phillies avenged their loss to the Cardinals in the decisive game of the 2011 NLDS, which was highlighted by an epic pitchers' duel between Chris Carpenter and Roy Halladay. (espn.com)
  • After another frustrating loss by the Cardinals, here are some links. (revengeofthebirds.com)
  • A Cardinals employee had to do some legwork to retrieve the ball, although it will be hard for Fitzgerald to immediately appreciate a memento from the 13-10 loss. (revengeofthebirds.com)
  • Last year, the Cardinals had 12 pitchers make at least one start and ten make five starts or more. (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • This surgical technique involves suspending the vaginal apex to recreate the natural support provided by the cardinal and the uterosacral ligaments. (ellesante.org)
  • On @miklasz @BernieShow show, Bill Dewitt, Jr. just said it was a "pretty good bet" that the Cardinals would pick up Jaime Garcia's option. (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • Mozeliak and his lieutenants' establishment of a pipeline of cheap, cost-controlled pitching has taken the common replacement-level baseline for starting pitching and redefined it upward for the Cardinals. (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • So how does the replacement corps look for the 2015 Cardinals? (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • When Ryan Franklin squandered a lead in San Francisco on April 8, the Cardinals got him another lead the very next day. (101espn.com)
  • With one on, one out and the Cardinals trailing by two runs in the eighth, Pujols smoked a line drive down the third-base line that caromed off the fence, preventing extra bases. (espn.com)