Umbilical Veins

Venous vessels in the umbilical cord. They carry oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the mother to the FETUS via the PLACENTA. In humans, there is normally one umbilical vein.

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Umbilical Vein; Vein, Umbilical; Veins, Umbilical

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Cardiovascular System
- Blood Vessels
  - Veins
    - Portal System
      - Umbilical Veins
Embryonic Structures
- Fetus
  - Umbilical Cord
    - Umbilical Veins