This model depicts the human placenta and the umbilical cord with its umbilical vein and arteries.
The umbilical cord is seen attaching onto the chorion of the placenta.
A removable section reveals the inner details of the placenta with the placental septi and the villous tree structure containing branches of the umbilical vessels .
Maternal blood fills the intervillous space as depicted.
The model is delivered on a base mounted with a stand and numbered with an English card.