Umbilical Arteries

Specialized arterial vessels in the umbilical cord. They carry waste and deoxygenated blood from the FETUS to the mother via the PLACENTA. In humans, there are usually two umbilical arteries but sometimes one.

Also Known As:

Arteries, Umbilical; Artery, Umbilical; Umbilical Artery

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Cardiovascular System
- Blood Vessels
  - Arteries
    - Umbilical Arteries
      - Kasznica Carlson Coppedge syndrome
Embryonic Structures
- Fetus
  - Umbilical Cord
    - Umbilical Arteries
      - Kasznica Carlson Coppedge syndrome