The foramen ovale is a one-way valve that connects the right atrium to the left atrium. Normally closes at birth to become fossa ovalis.
O forame oval é uma válvula unidirecional que conecta o átrio direito ao átrio esquerdo. Normalmente fecha ao nascimento, tornando-se a fossa oval.
| Text | The foramen ovale is a one-way valve that connects the right atrium to the left atrium |
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| Extra | normally closes at birth to become fossa ovalis |
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