Anatomy Patent foramen ovale is due to A Failure of closure of sinoatrial orifice B Failure of fusion of septum primum and endocardial cushion C Failure of fusion of septum primum and septum intermedium D Failure of fusion of septum primum and septum secondum π‘ Explanation Patent foramen ovale is due to β Correct Answer: D. Failure of fusion of septum primum and septum secondum