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McBurney (surname)
McBurney is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Andrew McBurney (1817–1894), American politician *Charles McBurney (archaeologist) (1914–1979), American archaeologist *Charles McBurney (politician) (born 1957), American politician *Charles McBurney (surgeon) (1845–1913), American surgeon *Gerard McBurney (born 1954), English composer and radio presenter *Jim McBurney (1933–2019), Canadian ice hockey player *John F. McBurney III (born 1950), American politician *Judy McBurney (1948–2018), Australian actress *Mona McBurney (1862–1932), British pianist and composer *Simon McBurney (born 1957), English actor *Stephen McBurney (born 1967), Australian rules football umpire *Waldo McBurney Ralph Waldo McBurney (October 3, 1902 – July 8, 2009) was said to be the oldest worker in the United States. Until a relatively short time before his death at age 106, he lived and worked as a beekeeper in the city of Quinter, Kansas. Altho ... (1902–2009), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McBurney's Point
McBurney's point is the name given to the point over the right side of the abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus (navel). This is near the most common location of the appendix. Location McBurney's point is located one third of the distance from the right anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus (navel). This point roughly corresponds to the most common location of the base of the appendix, where it is attached to the cecum. Clinical significance Appendicitis Deep tenderness at McBurney's point, known as McBurney's sign, is a sign of acute appendicitis. The clinical sign of referred pain in the epigastrium when pressure is applied is also known as Aaron's sign. Specific localization of tenderness to McBurney's point indicates that inflammation is no longer limited to the lumen of the bowel (which localizes pain poorly), and is irritating the lining of the peritoneum at the place where the peritoneum comes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
