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What is the navel connected to internally?
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Navel (umbilicus) is not directly connected to any specific organ in abdomen except for fetus in uterus. After birth, umbilical arteries and vein, essential parts for fetus, close and become obliterated to form ligaments.
Answered 7/8/2021
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