The nurse educator describes the uterus and ovaries as being held in place in the pelvic cavity by what structures?
1. Muscles
2. Tendons
3. Ligaments
4. Peritoneum
3
Explanation: 3. The ovaries and uterus are held in place in the pelvic cavity by a number of ligaments.
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