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McBurney's Point

See Also
1. Acute Abdominal Pain
Indication
1. Acute Abdominal Pain Evaluation
2. Clinical suspicion for Appendicitis
Exam: McBurney's Point Localization
1. Draw line Anterior superior iliac spine - Umbilicus
2. McBurney's Point is on line
  1. One third distance along the line
  2. Closest to iliac spine
Interpretation: Tenderness over McBurney's Point
1. Focal tenderness in Acute Abdominal Pain suggests Appendicitis

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