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Umbilicus Structure Fibrous Scar Linea Alba Covered Depressed

Front Umbilicus
Back Structure: fibrous scar in the linea alba covered by depressed, puckered skin; about halfway between xiphisternum and pubic crest

Function: where the umbilical cord of fetus extended from abdominal wall.

Tags: muscles

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