Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the umbilicus?

A) Umbilical hernias are more common in women.
B) Umbilical eversion is associated with increased intraabdominal pressure.
C) Underlying the umbilicus is the umbilical ring.
D) All layers of the anterolateral abdominal wall fuse at the umbilicus.
E) The umbilicus is in the L1 dermatome.


Ans: E

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