Umbilical line
Umbilical line is a term used in medicine and anatomy to refer to a line drawn on the surface of the abdomen passing through the umbilicus. This line is used as a reference point in medical examinations and procedures.
Definition[edit | edit source]
The umbilical line is a line drawn on the surface of the abdomen passing through the umbilicus. It is used as a reference point in medical examinations and procedures. The line can be drawn in any direction, but it is typically drawn vertically or horizontally.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
The umbilical line is used in a variety of medical examinations and procedures. For example, it is used as a reference point in the McBurney's point, which is a point on the right side of the abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus. This point is significant in the diagnosis of appendicitis.
The umbilical line is also used in the Rovsing's sign, which is a sign of appendicitis. If pressure is applied to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and the patient feels pain in the right lower quadrant, the Rovsing's sign is positive.
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