________ Marginal attachment of umbilical cord
A)Anchoring villi
B)Cytotrophoblast
C)Amnion
D)Battledore placenta
E)Cotyledons

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When the umbilical cord and vessels are attached to the margin of the placenta,it is called a battledore placenta because of its resemblance to the bat used in the medieval game of battledore and shuttlecock.This is a common variation of placental form.Battledore placenta (marginal insertion of cord)has some clinical significance because slight bleeding occasionally occurs.It has also been shown that many patients with battledore placentas have premature labor.

________ Marginal Attachment of Umbilical Cord