U like umbilicus

U like umbilicus

U as in Umbilicus

The umbilicus is the depression in the center of the surface of the abdomen also called the navel, indicating the point of attachment of the umbilical cord to the embryo.

The umbilicus colloquially known as the belly button, umbilical dip or tummy button is a scar on the abdomen that all placental mammals have, but it is quite conspicuous in humans.  Other animals' navels tend to be smoother and flatter, often nothing more than a thin line, and are often obscured by fur.

In humans, the navel scar can appear as a depression ("innie") or as a protrusion ("outie").  About 90% of humans have "innies".  The occurrence of an "outie" is caused by the extra skin left from the umbilical cord or from an umbilical hernia.

Navels vary quite widely among people in terms of size, shape, depth, length, and overall appearance.  As navels are scars, and not defined by genetics, they can serve as a way of distinguishing between identical twins in the absence of other identifiable marks.

Displaying the belly and bare navel has been a taboo at times in western cultures.  In some European countries, women resorted to corsets to cover their bellies.

Due to the current wide acceptance of navel display, navel piercing and navel tattoos have become more common among young women.  The growing popularity of belly dancing, where navel exposure is typical, has also added to the navel exposure trend.

Low-rise fashion started in the early 1990's, when the March 1993 issue of the British magazine The Face  featured Kate Moss in low-rise jeans.

Whether your preference is showing your umbilicus to the world or not, one thing is important -- the whole appearance of your abdomen.

NIMBLE shows you different ways of keeping this part of the body attractive and firm!