Vermiform
Vermiform appendix
The Vermiform appendix (or simply appendix) is a tube-shaped sac attached to the lower end of the large intestine. It is located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. The appendix is considered a part of the gastrointestinal tract.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The appendix averages 10 cm in length, but can range from 2 to 20 cm. The diameter of the appendix is usually between 7 and 8 mm. The longest appendix ever removed measured 26 cm.
Function[edit | edit source]
The function of the appendix is not fully understood. It is considered to be a part of the immune system, with the inner lining of the appendix (known as the appendiceal mucosa) containing a high concentration of lymphoid follicles. These follicles produce antibodies which are part of the body's immune response.
Diseases[edit | edit source]
The most common disease of the appendix is appendicitis, which is an inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis is a medical emergency that often requires removal of the appendix (appendectomy). If untreated, an inflamed appendix can rupture, leading to peritonitis and potentially sepsis.
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