umbilical vein
vena umbilicalis

The round ligament represents the remnant of the fetal umbilical vein.

A sample of fetal blood can be taken from the umbilical vein prior to the transfusion.

In the disease state of cirrhosis and portal hypertension, the umbilical vein can open up again.

Transfusions can be given through the fetal abdomen or, more commonly, by delivering the blood into the umbilical vein.

The blood pressure inside the umbilical vein is approximately 18 mmHg.

This umbilical vein may be catheterised for ready intravenous access.

Blood from the placenta is carried to the fetus by the umbilical vein.

Subsequently, the pressure is 20 mm Hg in the umbilical vein, returning to the heart.

There are usually two umbilical arteries present together with one umbilical vein in the cord.

In portal hypertension, the umbilical vein can become re-canalized.