McBurney's point lies at which position?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. One third of the way along the line from the right anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus
- Step 1: The surface marking is described using the anterior superior iliac spine and the umbilicus. Step 2. It is one third of the way from the spine toward the umbilicus, and tenderness here is classic for appendicitis. Answer: One third along the line from the right anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus. Why not the others: The other positions are not used for appendicitis. The tip of the ninth costal cartilage is Murphy's point.
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