Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Oct 2nd, 2024

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There is one umbilical artery for each side of the body; this is known as a paired artery. The umbilical artery is located in the pelvic and abdominal sections of the body. In a developing fetus, it grows into the umbilical cord.

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