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McBurney's point

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McBurney's point [mək′bər·nēz ‚pȯint]
(anatomy)
A point halfway between the umbilicus and the anterior superior iliac spine; a point of extreme tenderness in appendicitis.
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To perform the pinch-an-inch test, a fold of abdominal skin over McBurney's point is grasped and elevated away from the peritoneum.
Pinch-an-inch test for appendicitis by York, Gerald, II / Southern Medical Journal
If the doctor suspects appendicitis, he will press the McBurney's point, which is two-thirds of the way between the navel and the hip-bone.
MAX DOCTOR DREENA KELLY REVEALS WHAT YOUR GP DOES IN A CHECK-UP UP TO? by Kelly, Dreena / Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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