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CANALIS UMBILICALIS

An opening in the linea alba through which pass the umbilical vessels in the foetus; in young embryos it is relatively nearer to the pubis, but gradually ascends to the centre of the abdomen; it is closed in the adult, its site being indicated by the umbilicus or navel. Synonym: annulus umbilicalis, canalis umbilicalis.
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