2006-06-18 10:21:55 · 18 answers · asked by *Summer*Twyla* 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It serves no purpose at all. It's a remnant of the umbilical cord. Here's some more info on it from wikipedia:
The umbilicus (commonly called a navel, or belly button) is a scar on the abdomen, caused when the umbilical cord is removed from a newborn baby. All placental mammals have a navel. While it is fairly conspicuous in humans, in most mammals, including cats, it appears only as a thin hairless line.
In humans, the scar can appear as a depression (sometimes colloquially referred to as an "innie") or as a protrusion ("outie"). Although they can easily be separated into 'innie' and 'outie' categories, navels vary quite drastically in terms of size, shape, depth and overall look, between people.
2006-06-18 10:25:21 · answer #1 · answered by myspace.com/shosmusic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was where the umbilical cord was connected to the baby while still in the womb for food and nourishment. Once the baby is born it dosen't need an umbilical cord so they cut it off and what's left is the navel. So really the navel serves no purpose other than prove that the person with it is a mammal and for making people look good in swimsuits.
2006-06-18 10:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by songbird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The navel (in humans) is the point at which nutrients from the mother enter the body of a fetus via the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord is severed at birth & the navel remains. After birth, it has no purpose that I am aware of.
2006-06-18 10:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by memtk63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is leftover from the umbilical cord that fed you when you were in the uterus. After you are born, the doctor cuts off the cord, and your body loses the rest of the cord by sealing it off at your navel. After that it has no other purpose other than to keep your guts from spilling.
2006-06-18 10:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by AldericII 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scar left behind when the umbilical cord dries up and falls off after birth. The umbilicus allows for the transfer of oxygen and nutrients from the mother's body to the child's, keeping the child alive until birth.
2006-06-18 10:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by gemthewitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Along with all the other answers, (I like the swimsuit answer) the navel serves as a place for foreplay - it is a great place for a man to kiss a woman - and, it serves as a great shotglass, like for pouring in a bit of Bailey's or whipped cream or whatever and licking it out. Plus, it is great for jewelry! Also, it is a place to collect extra 'fluff'.
2006-06-18 10:56:45 · answer #6 · answered by Fun and Games 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the umbilical cord that nourished you when you were just a fetus in your mothers womb was connected to you at your navel. you were born it was cut, fell off and now you have a belly button.
2006-06-18 10:25:14 · answer #7 · answered by mommaslosthermind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's from the umbilical cord which connected you in the womb before you were born. If you do not have a belly button its because you are an alien.
2006-06-18 10:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No "purpose" It's the "scar" from where the umbilical cord came off.
2006-06-18 10:25:09 · answer #9 · answered by please remove me from here 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to Proverbs,3:7-8,Be not wise in thine own eyes,fear theLord anddepart from evil;it shall be health to thy navel,and marrow to thy bones.this is the crux of what
i was trying to get to.Marrow is defined as strength and vitality. Now, navel is what I am trying to define,well it matters to me. if you want to leave a comment,@dorisjohnson68@yahoo.com
2015-10-17 07:30:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋