Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Practice Test

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Which arteries are found within the cardinal ligament?

Ovarian arteries
Uterine arteries
Vaginal arteries
Fetal arteries

The correct answer is: Uterine arteries

The arteries found within the cardinal ligament include the uterine arteries. The cardinal ligament, also known as the transverse cervical ligament, is an important anatomical structure in the female pelvis that provides support to the cervix and uterus. It contains key vascular structures that supply blood to these organs. The uterine arteries, which branch off from the internal iliac arteries, travel within the cardinal ligament to reach the uterus. They are crucial for providing the necessary blood supply to the uterus, especially during pregnancy. This is why the correct answer is the uterine arteries, as they are specifically associated with the vascular supply in this region. Other arteries mentioned, such as ovarian and vaginal arteries, are distinct in their anatomical locations and do not run within the cardinal ligament itself. Fetal arteries are not applicable as they relate to the fetal circulation and do not pertain to the anatomical structures of the cardinal ligament in the female pelvis.