Ductus Venosus
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Fetal Development and Genetics — Maternity and Pediatric Nursing▶ 34:34But the liver doesn't need all that oxygen, and it would slow the blood down too muchThat is where we hit the first detour, the ductus venosusAbout half the blood diverts into the liver tissue, but the rest needs to bypass the liver entirely to maintain its high…Cardiovascular System — Langman's Medical Embryology▶ 28:58So oxygenated blood from the placenta comes in through the umbilical veinMost of it takes a shortcut, the ductus venosus, to bypass the liver and go straight into the IVCHighly oxygenated blood gets to the right atriumConception and Development of the Embryo and Fetus — Davis Advantage for Maternal-Child Nursing Care▶ 10:58Okay, so that blood enters the fetal abdomen and heads toward the liverBut instead of going through the liver tissue, it hits the first detour, the ductus venosusThe ductus venosus