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The umbilicus or belly button is an scar in the abdominal wall. The foetus receives its blood supply and nutrients from the mother through the placenta. Once the child is born the umbilicus is cut to separate the baby from the placenta and this heals as a remnant scar in the abdominal wall.
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Is the skin on the dorsal surface of your body located on your superficial surface?
no posterior
Is clavicle distal to umbilicus?
The clavicle is not distal or proximal to the umbilicus. It is superior and lateral.
Parts of your body that starts with the letter U?
Ureter, Urethra, Urinary Bladder, Uterus, Umbilicus, there is almost certainly more.
Is epigastric region surrounds the umbilicus?
No. Umbilical region surrounds the umbilicus. The epigastric region lies above the umbilical region.
Does the epigastric region surround the umbilicus?
true
In the anatomical position on what body surface is each of the following located nose calf of leg ears umbilicus fingernails?
Nose- located on the anterior surface of the headEars- located on the left and right lateral of the cranialFingernails- located on on the upper surface of the skin which surounds the distal ends of the digits
In the anatomical position the umbilicus and knees are on what body surface?
anterior
Where is the omphalo located?
Omphalo-' does not refer to an actual body part. It is a suffix that means, 'relating to the navel or umbilicus.'
What body surface is your calf leg located?
Posterior body surface of the leg.
What body surface are the fingernails located?
located on the digits
Does the umbilicus lies on the anterior or the posterior surface of the abdomen?
It goes between the posterior surface of the umbillicus of the mother to the external umbillicus of the fetus
Is the skin on the dorsal surface of your body located on your superficial surface?
no posterior
What body cavity would pass through a transverse section at the level of the umbilicus?
The abdominal cavity would pass through a transverse section at the level of the umbilicus.
What is a uracus?
Uracus or urachus is located at the apex of the urinary bladder, connecting it to umbilicus.
What is a structure that is located farthest from the surface of the body?
Deep ,
Where is the arms in relation to the umbilicus using directional terminology?
The arms are superior to and lateral to the umbilicus.
Is the sternum inferior to the Umbilicus?
The sternum is superior to the pubic region.
