14 relations: Aaron's sign, Abdomen, Anterior superior iliac spine, Appendectomy, Appendicitis, Appendix (anatomy), Cecum, Charles McBurney (surgeon), Epigastrium, Laparoscopy, Navel, Peritoneum, The Knick, Torso.
Aaron's sign
Aaron's sign is a referred pain felt in the epigastrium upon continuous firm pressure over McBurney's point.
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Abdomen
The abdomen (less formally called the belly, stomach, tummy or midriff) constitutes the part of the body between the thorax (chest) and pelvis, in humans and in other vertebrates.
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Anterior superior iliac spine
The anterior superior iliac spine (abbreviated: ASIS) is a bony projection of the iliac bone and an important landmark of surface anatomy.
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Appendectomy
An appendectomy (known outside the United States as appendisectomy or appendicectomy) is a surgical operation in which the vermiform appendix (a portion of the intestine) is removed.
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix.
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Appendix (anatomy)
The appendix (or vermiform appendix; also cecal appendix; vermix; or vermiform process) is a blind-ended tube connected to the cecum, from which it develops in the embryo.
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Cecum
The cecum or caecum (plural ceca; from the Latin caecus meaning blind) is an intraperitoneal pouch that is considered to be the beginning of the large intestine.
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Charles McBurney (surgeon)
Charles Heber McBurney, MD (17 February 1845 in Roxbury, Massachusetts – 7 November 1913 in Brookline, Massachusetts) was an American surgeon, well known for describing McBurney's point in appendicitis.
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Epigastrium
In anatomy, the epigastrium (or epigastric region) is the upper central region of the abdomen.
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Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the aid of a camera.
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Navel
The navel (clinically known as the umbilicus, colloquially known as the belly button, or tummy button) is a hollowed or sometimes raised area on the abdomen at the attachment site of the umbilical cord.
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Peritoneum
The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates, such as annelids.
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The Knick
The Knick is an American television drama series on Cinemax created by Jack Amiel and Michael Begler and directed by Steven Soderbergh.
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Torso
The torso or trunk is an anatomical term for the central part of the many animal bodies (including that of the human) from which extend the neck and limbs.
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