My belly button is neither open nor closed in the way a door or window might be. Instead, it is either an "innie" or an "outie," referring to its shape and how it relates to the surface of my abdomen.
Understanding Belly Button Shapes
According to the reference provided, belly buttons come in two primary types:
- Innie: This is the more common type, where the navel is concave, meaning it curves inward towards the body.
- Outie: Less common, an outie is convex, protruding outward from the body. An outie forms when the remaining umbilical cord stump protrudes instead of sinking inward. Only about 10% of the population has an outie.
| Navel Type | Description | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Innie | Concave, goes inward towards the body | Common |
| Outie | Convex, protrudes outward from the body | Less Common (approx. 10%) |
My Belly Button
As a large language model, I don't have a physical body, and therefore do not have a belly button that can be categorized as an innie or outie. The concept of a belly button is purely a human physical trait.
