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Is it true that your bellybutton is connected to your anus?

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Not true: Embryologically speaking, there is a loose connection, both being part of immature forming GI tract, but there is no physical connection, which is what you are asking, i think?

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 9/24/2016

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