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Point Tenderness
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Anatomical Landmarks, Front View
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There are three body views (front, back and side) that may be helpful if you are uncertain of a body area. Many areas are referred to by both descriptive and technical names. For example, the back of the knee is called the popliteal fossa. However, areas like the "flank" may not have both names, so the location may be unclear.
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Appendix
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The appendix is near the junction of the small bowel and the colon. On occasion, it may become infected. Although most people are familiar with appendicitis, it is a relatively rare disease. It is treated by surgical removal of the appendix (appendectomy). Recovery time for uncomplicated appendicitis is usually just three days.
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• Definition
• Point Tenderness: Overview & Considerations
• Point Tenderness: Common Causes
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Appendicitis
• Hepatitis
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Peritonitis
• Peritonitis - Spontaneous
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Film
• CBC
Surgery & Procedures
• Abdominal Exploration
• Appendectomy
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Nausea and Vomiting
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