Japanese researchers discovered an unknown anatomical structure beneath the navel.
Why it is true
The structure is a dense vertical sheath that wraps around a fat pocket and extends deep into the connective tissues of the abdomen. The discovery, published in 2026, reveals that the navel hides an anatomical organisation not previously described.
Source: Science et Vie
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