Umbilicus

Question 1

What is the position of umbilicus

Answer 1

In adult- at the level of intervertebral disc between L3 and L4
In newborn- slightly at lower level
In old age- comes down to more lower level

Question 2

3 anatomical significance of umbilicus are?

Answer 2

1) Watershed area for venous blood and lymph flow
2) indicates the level of t10 vertebrae
3) important site of portocaval anastomosis