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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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What directional term describes the nipples and umbilicus?
The directional term that describes the nipples and umbilicus is "ventral". This means they are located on the front side of the body.
What is the umbilicus to the chest?
The umbilicus is the medical term for the belly button or navel, which is located on the abdomen, not the chest.
Does the epigastric region surround the umbilicus?
No, the epigastric region is located above the umbilicus in the upper middle part of the abdomen. It is the area beneath the ribs and above the umbilicus.
Is the skin on the dorsal surface of your body located on your superficial surface?
Yes, the skin on the dorsal surface of your body is located on your superficial surface. The dorsal surface refers to the back side of the body, which is considered superficial as it is closer to the surface of the skin compared to structures deeper within the body.
Is clavicle distal to umbilicus?
The clavicle is not distal or proximal to the umbilicus. It is superior and lateral.
In the anatomical position the umbilicus and knees are on what body surface?
In the anatomical position, the umbilicus (belly button) is on the anterior body surface, while the knees are on the anterior body surface as well.
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
What directional term describes the nipples and umbilicus?
The directional term that describes the nipples and umbilicus is "ventral". This means they are located on the front side of the body.
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.'
Where is the periumbilical area?
The periumbilical area is the region surrounding the umbilicus, also known as the belly button or navel. It is located in the center of the abdomen, typically around the midline of the body.
What is the umbilicus to the chest?
The umbilicus is the medical term for the belly button or navel, which is located on the abdomen, not the chest.
Does the epigastric region surround the umbilicus?
No, the epigastric region is located above the umbilicus in the upper middle part of the abdomen. It is the area beneath the ribs and above the umbilicus.
Is the sternum inferior to the Umbilicus?
The sternum is superior to the pubic region.
What body surface is your calf leg located?
Posterior body surface of the leg.
What is a structure that is located farthest from the surface of the body?
The structure located farthest from the surface of the body is the pineal gland in the brain.
Is the skin on the dorsal surface of your body located on your superficial surface?
Yes, the skin on the dorsal surface of your body is located on your superficial surface. The dorsal surface refers to the back side of the body, which is considered superficial as it is closer to the surface of the skin compared to structures deeper within the body.
What is a uracus?
Uracus or urachus is located at the apex of the urinary bladder, connecting it to umbilicus.
