Sherren's triangle
Sherren's Triangle
Sherren's Triangle (pronounced: SH-air-ren's TRY-angle) is a specific anatomical region of the human body, specifically located in the abdomen. It is named after the British surgeon, James Sherren (1861–1945).
Etymology
The term "Sherren's Triangle" is derived from the name of James Sherren, a British surgeon who first described this anatomical region in the early 20th century. The word "triangle" refers to the triangular shape of this region.
Definition
Sherren's Triangle is a triangular area on the anterior abdominal wall. It is bounded superiorly by the ninth costal cartilage, inferiorly by the horizontal line at the level of the umbilicus, and laterally by the right mid-clavicular line. This area is clinically significant as it is often the site of referred pain from the gallbladder in cases of cholecystitis.
Related Terms
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones, which can cause referred pain to Sherren's Triangle.
- Referred Pain: Pain perceived at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus. In the case of cholecystitis, the pain is often referred to Sherren's Triangle.
- Gallbladder: A small organ where bile is stored, before it is released into the small intestine.
- Abdomen: The part of the body that contains all the structures between the chest and the pelvis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sherren's triangle
- Wikipedia's article - Sherren's triangle
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