Amniocentesis is a test conducted on fetal cells found in amniotic fluid todetermine whether the fetal cells have genetic abnormalities. Amniocentesis is usually conducted at 12 weeks. Amniotic fluid is collected by inserting a needle into the mother’s abdomen. List the structures the needle must go through to collect the amniotic fluid.

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