Because it is secure and lies flat.
its the palomar knot 95%
When making a sling in first aid, the knot is usually a reef knot.
Reef Knot, Bowline and Granny knot are just three examples of some knots used in ships.
The most common knot used when tying a bandage is known as the reef knot. The reef knot is used for a variety of reasons. It is tidy, easy to tie and untie and it is secure so the bandage does not come loose.
try using a reef knot, sailors use this knot to te two pieces of cordage together.
I would like to try my knife on that Gordian knot!
Reef knots are used for first aid because they lay flat and are easily undone.
a double knot
My guess would be that it was a sailor, as the primary use of this knot is to stop the end of the line from becoming unroven.
A: Very gently use your comb on the bottom part of the hair. It will come loose and you keep moving higher until the knot is gone. You should lightly comb the hair until the knot is gone, if the knot is wet use a comb, if the knot is dry i would suggest a light bristle brush.
In short, yes. The full biological/zoological answer, however, is much more complicated. The knot one would normally find in a dog penis, known scientifically as the Shrodenburger Knot, is based on the type of knot one would normally use to tie ones shoes. The knot found in a skunk penis is of a different sort, and is commonly compared to the type of knot one might use whilst sailing, or tying a noose.
It is used to tie your shoes! And much, much more...