Fetal Membrane

Of membrane.

Any membrane that functions for the protection or nourishment or respiration or excretion of a developing fetus.

This concept's ID is @1~29027

Mammal

  • chorion 1 facts

    The outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds...

  • amnion 0 facts

    Thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles,...

  • allantois 0 facts

    The vascular fetal membrane that lies below the chorion and develops from the hindgut...

Also contains

  • umbilical cord 1 facts

    Membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta.

  • veil 0 facts

    The inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at ...