Umbilicus Defined

Definition: The umbilicus is better known as the naval, or belly button. The umbilicus is where the umbilical cord attaches to the fetus during pregnancy. Once the baby is born, the remnants of the umbilical cord falls off, leaving the umbilicus behind.

Umbilical Hernias

Pronunciation: ummm-Bull-eye-cuss

Also Known As: belly button, naval

Common Misspellings: umbulicus, umbelicus, umbalicus, umbilikus, umbilicuss, umbillicus,

Examples: The umbilicus, or belly button, serves no purpose after a child is born.