Belly Buttons: From Umbilical Cords to Fashion Statements

The video explains that belly buttons are scars from severed umbilical cords, which connect a fetus to its mother. The umbilical cord is crucial for delivering nutrients and oxygen to the fetus. Various cultural practices exist for cutting the umbilical cord, including natural methods. The navel has medical uses, such as in surgeries, and is also significant in fashion and culture, with some cultures considering it sacred.

What is the origin of belly buttons in humans?

Describe the function of the umbilical cord during pregnancy.

Explain the Heimlich maneuver and its relation to the belly button.

What surgical procedures might involve the belly button?

What are some cultural perspectives on belly buttons?