👉 The word "targus" comes from Greek. It's a term used in ancient Greek medicine to describe the part of the body which connects the heart with the stomach, called the tourniquet or umbilicus. This connection was crucial for blood delivery during childbirth, as it allowed doctors to insert tubes or staples into the uterus when needed. The name "targus" is now used more generally to refer to a tendon-like structure that is found in the body and can be injured in various ways, such as by sudden contact with sharp objects or trauma.
