What is the placenta? The placenta is a disc shaped organ that has a weight of about 500 g and diameter of 185 mm. It is attached to the fetus via the umbilical cord and&hellip

What is the placenta? The placenta is a disc shaped organ that has a weight of about 500 g and diameter of 185 mm. It is attached to the fetus via the umbilical cord and&hellip