Which connective tissue connects ovary to pelvic wall and uterus ?
Which connective tissue connects ovary to pelvic wall and uterus ?
Options
Official answer
Correct option: B — Ligaments
Each ovary is held in position and attached to the pelvic wall and uterus by ligaments (such as the ovarian ligament and the mesovarium).
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark: correct option B (Ligaments).
- 2.No marks for tendon, the usual confusion.
Hint
Ligaments link organs/bones in place; tendons join muscle to bone.
Quick oral answer
The ovary is anchored to the pelvic wall and uterus by ligaments, so the correct answer is B.
Common mistakes
- 1.Choosing tendons — tendons connect muscle to bone, whereas ligaments anchor the ovary.
- 2.Assuming a skeletal tissue (cartilage/bone) supports the ovary, when it is soft connective-tissue ligaments.
Analysis and explanation
Concept
The paired ovaries lie in the lower abdomen and are anchored to the body wall and to the uterus by connective-tissue ligaments, as stated in NCERT Human Reproduction.
Why B is correct
Ligaments are the connective tissue that connect the ovary to the pelvic wall and to the uterus, holding it in position.
Why the distractors are wrong
- A — Tendons: connect muscle to bone, not organs to body wall.
- C — Cartilage: a flexible skeletal supporting tissue (e.g. in joints, ear, nose), not an organ-anchoring tissue here.
- D — Bone: a hard skeletal tissue; it does not tether the ovary.
Exam trap
Tendon vs ligament is the trap: remember 'ligament = links bone-to-bone / anchors organs', 'tendon = ties muscle to bone'.
Interesting facts
Each human ovary is only about 2–4 cm long yet is held precisely in place by ligaments so that the released ovum can be picked up by the fallopian tube's fimbriae.
The mesovarium, a fold of peritoneum, both suspends the ovary and carries its blood vessels and nerves.
Question details
Q12 of 37 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 12
- Subject
- Biology
- Year
- 2026
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- MCQ
- Chapter
- Human Reproduction
- Topic
- Female Reproductive System (Ovary Attachment)
- Bloom's level
- remember
- Syllabus topic
- Unit VI: Reproduction — Human Reproduction: Female Reproductive System
- Author
- CBSE
- Reviewed by
- Padhantu Academic Team
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Frequently asked questions
What holds the ovary in place in the female reproductive system?
The ovary is held in position by ligaments — chiefly the ovarian ligament connecting it to the uterus and the mesovarium (a peritoneal fold) attaching it to the pelvic wall, which also carries its blood vessels and nerves.
What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament?
A ligament is a connective tissue that connects bone to bone or anchors organs (like the ovary) in place, while a tendon connects muscle to bone and transmits the pull of muscle contraction.