Structure
The lateral ligament of the bladder is considered the anterior-most condensation of the endopelvic fascia, with the cardinal ligaments located posterior to the lateral ligaments of the bladder. It attaches from the lateral aspect of the bladder to the lateral pelvic wall (Standring, 2016).
Related parts of the anatomy
Function
The lateral ligament of the bladder provides a supportive function to the bladder, as well as providing passage of the superior vesical vessels from the posterior portion of the pelvis.
References
Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41st edn.: Elsevier Limited.
