Urachus aka Tail

 

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 Allantois - Urachus - Median Umbilical Ligament 

 

 

 

 

 

Urachus 

 

The word is derived from the Ancient Greek oura (tail) and ourakhos (urachus). It is also occasionally referred to simply as the median umbilical ligament after it closes.

 

 

 

 

 

Median Umbilical Ligament - Umbilical Cord  

 

 

 

 

 

Visualizing Medial Umbilical Ligament 

 

 

 

 

 

Quotes

 

A Dog Cannot Change Its Tail 

 

 

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