TissueDB/Tissues/Umbilicus

Umbilicus (navel) is the fibrous tissue at the center of the abdomen, marking the site where the umbilical cord attached during fetal development.

Materials

Material	Visual	Tactile	Simulator	Notes
Small Balloon			Trocar Placement Trainer	Cut to neck only; orient neck away from centre of skin layer

Abdominal Wall — full layer structure containing umbilicus
Skin — outer layer
Fascia — provides the fascial resistance layer
Peritoneum and Serosa — inner layer

References

At a Glance

Synonyms

Medical terms: Umbilicus
Common names: Navel, Belly button
Regional names: Ombligo (ES), Ombilic (FR), Umbigo (PT), Nabel (DE)
Also known as: Umbilical Scar

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Created	January 18, 2026 by Arturo Pelayo
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