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Close-up of Umbilical Cord

#25, Slide 27 of 74

7 weeks, 4 days

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

There are normally 2 umbilical arteries and 1 umbilical vein. The umbilical vein carries oxygen-rich blood from the placenta to the embryo and is recognizable by its larger size and brighter red color.

Label Key:

1. placental vessels
2. umbilical vein
3. placenta
4. umbilical arteries
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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