What Do the Ductus Arteriosus and the Foramen Ovale Become

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Multiple Choice

What do the ductus arteriosus and the foramen ovale become at birth?

• A) fossa ovalis; ligamentum arteriosum
• B) ligamentum arteriosum; ligamentum teres
• C) ligamentum arteriosum; fossa ovalis
• D) ligamentum teres; fossa ovalis

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Definitions:

Deltoid Group

A muscle group responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Trapezius Group

A major muscle group in the back that extends from the neck to the middle of the spine and out to the shoulder, involved in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the scapula.

Incision

A cut made through the skin and tissue during surgery, usually made with a scalpel or other sharp instrument.

Ventral Surface

The front or abdominal side of the body of an animal or organ.