Canadian Medical Guide > Anatomy > Embryonic Structures > Embryo > Umbilical Cord Terms and Definitions




Umbilical Cord

Medical Definition: The flexible structure, giving passage to the umbilical arteries and vein, which connects the embryo or fetus to the placenta.
Guide Notes: cord blood = UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD see FETAL BLOOD

Umbilical Cord Medical Definitions and Terms

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com





Wildlife On Video »

Canadian Medical Guide Canada's Great Outdoors
Tour Canadian Rockies »
Book Banff »
Book Jasper »
Maligne Lake Boat Cruise »
Banff Gondola »
Hike Jasper »
Jasper Columbia Icefield »
Hike Johnston Canyon »
Jasper SkyTram »
Golden Skybridge »
Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise »
Columbia Icefields Skywalk »