umbilical vein

vena umbilicalis

The umbilical vein is a blood vessel present during fetal development that carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the growing fetus. [WP,unvetted].

Type Vessel
Parent Structure vein
Latin Name vena umbilicalis
FMA ID 70317

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the umbilical vein?
The umbilical vein is a blood vessel present during fetal development that carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the growing fetus. [WP,unvetted].
What is the Latin name for the umbilical vein?
The Latin name for the umbilical vein is vena umbilicalis.

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