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Human fetal circulation, adapted from [39] The relative amount of oxygen in the fetal blood is greatest in the upper thorax, neck and head; indicated by the red color of the vessels ascending from the heart. Blood flowing to the abdomen and legs is less well oxygenated; indicated by the violet color of the vessels descending from the heart.
