umbilicus; belly button; navel

Introduction

The cavity in the center of the abdominal wall marking the point where the umbilical cord entered the fetus.

Notes

• [Latin, navel]

More general terms

• anatomic structure

Additional terms

• paraumbilical (Sappy) vein
• umbilical artery
• umbilical cord
• umbilical hernia
• umbilical ligament