The fossa ovalis is a remnant of the __________ of the fetus.
A) ductus arteriosus
B) ductus venosus
C) umbilical artery
D) umbilical vein
E) foramen ovale

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The fossa ovalis is a depression located in the interatrial septum of the heart that is a remnant of the foramen ovale, a structure present in fetal development that allowed blood to bypass the non-functional fetal lungs.

The Fossa Ovalis Is a Remnant of the __________ of the Fetus