Umbilical vein
Umbilical Vein
The Umbilical Vein (pronounced: um-BIL-i-kal vayn) is a significant component of the umbilical cord, which connects a mother to her developing fetus during pregnancy.
Etymology
The term "Umbilical" is derived from the Latin word "umbilicus" meaning "navel", and "vein" comes from the Old French word "veine", which has its roots in the Latin word "vena".
Function
The primary function of the umbilical vein is to carry oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placenta to the fetus. This vein is unique as it carries oxygenated blood, unlike other veins in the body which typically carry deoxygenated blood.
Anatomy
The umbilical vein is one of the three vessels in the umbilical cord, the other two being the umbilical arteries. The umbilical vein is larger and has thinner walls compared to the arteries. After birth, the umbilical vein closes off and becomes a fibrous cord, known as the round ligament of the liver or ligamentum teres hepatis.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Umbilical vein
- Wikipedia's article - Umbilical vein
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