Ductus venosus
In the fetus, the ductus venosus connects the left umbilical vein with the inferior vena cava. It is a shunt that allows oxygenated blood from the placenta to bypass the liver and return to the systemic circulation for distribution to the rest of the body.
Related Topics:
Fetus - Umbilical - Vena cava - Placenta
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