Paraumbilical vein

The Paraumbilical vein (pronunciation: /ˌpærəʌmˈbɪlɪkəl veɪn/) is a small vein that carries blood from the navel (umbilicus) towards the liver.

Etymology

The term "Paraumbilical" is derived from the Latin words 'para' meaning 'beside' and 'umbilicus' meaning 'navel'. Thus, the term refers to the vein that is located beside the navel.

Function

The Paraumbilical vein plays a crucial role in the circulatory system. It carries oxygen-depleted blood from the navel back to the liver, where it is detoxified and reoxygenated. This vein is particularly important in the fetal circulatory system, where it forms part of the umbilical cord and helps to carry blood between the fetus and the mother's placenta.

Related Terms

Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.
Navel: The small, round, depressed area in the middle of the abdomen, marking the point of attachment of the umbilical cord in the fetus.
Liver: A large, lobed organ that plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body, including glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells, plasma protein synthesis, hormone production, and detoxification.
Circulatory system: The system that circulates blood and lymph through the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, blood, and the lymphatic system.
Umbilical cord: The cord-like structure containing blood vessels that connects the fetus to the placenta during pregnancy.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Paraumbilical vein
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