What is the remnant of the foramen ovale?

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2026-03-16 01:11

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The open gap which connects the left and right atria of the heart in a fetus. The fetus' pulmonary artery isn't used as it doesn't breathe in air and so when blood is pumped around it's heart it bypasses the pulmonary artery which would normally pump blood to the lungs.

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