Three-Dimensional Modeling of the Pelvic Floor Support Systems of Subjects with and without Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Figure 3

Uterine and vaginal support system. Apical support is provided by the CL and UL. Lateral support is provided by the LAM, which wraps around the vagina laterally. Distal support comes from the PB, which attaches to the vagina and rectum, and the puboperinealis ramus of the LAM, which is inserted into the PB. CL: cardinal ligament (spring green); UL: uterosacral ligament (spring green); R: rectum (red); LAM: levator ani muscle (orange); Va: vagina (dark violet); perineal body (green-yellow).

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