Where is the Foramen Ovale Located

Question

Where is the foramen ovale located?
A) Between the right atrium and right ventricle
B) Between the left atrium and left ventricle
C) Within the interventricular septum
D) Within the interatrial septum

Accepted Answer

The foramen ovale is an opening in the interatrial septum of the fetal heart that allows blood to bypass the non-functioning fetal lungs by flowing directly from the right atrium to the left atrium.