📂 Anatomy
foramen ovale — Definition
foramen ovale / foramen ovale
Foramen ovale is a temporary opening between right and left earlets in the fetal heart. This structure allows oxygenated blood to pass directly to the left ear by jealing the lungs of the prenatal period. With birth, it usually closes and gets the name of fossa ovalis; but some individuals may stay open and this situation is called patent foramen ovale (PFO).
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is foramen ovale?
foramen ovale; foramen ovale is a temporary opening between right and left earlets in the fetal heart. This structure allows oxygenated blood to pass directly to the left ear by jealing the lungs of the prenatal period. With birth, it usually closes and gets the name of fossa ovalis; but some individuals may stay open and this situation is called patent foramen ovale (PFO).
❓ What is foramen ovale in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "foramen ovale" is foramen ovale.
❓ Which medical field is foramen ovale related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.