fetal circulation Flashcards
1
Q
how many umbilical veins are there?
A
1
2
Q
how many umbilical arteries are there?
A
2
3
Q
flow of fetal circulation
A
- umbilical vein
- ductus venosus
- foramen ovale
- ductus arteriosus
- umbilical arteries
- umbilicus
4
Q
where is the highest O2 content in fetal circulation?
A
umbilical vein
5
Q
what does the umbilical vein become in the adult?
A
round ligament of the liver
6
Q
what does the ductus venosus become in the adult?
A
ligamentum venosum
7
Q
what does the foramen ovale become in the adult?
A
fossa ovalis
8
Q
what does the ductus arteriosus become in the adult?
A
ligamentum arteriosum
9
Q
what do the umbilical arteries become in the adult?
A
round ligament of the urinary bladder
