Appendix (anatomy) - Wikipedia The appendix (pl : appendices or appendixes; also vermiform appendix; cecal (or caecal, cæcal) appendix; vermix; or vermiform process) is a finger-like, blind-ended tube connected to the cecum
Appendix: What Side It’s Located On Function Your appendix is a small organ in your lower right abdomen Once thought to be useless, we now know it helps balance good and bad bacteria in your gut and supports your immune system
What Does the Appendix Do? Anatomy, Function, Diseases The appendix is a small, finger-shaped organ extending from the cecum, a pouch where the small and large intestines meet It primarily absorbs fluids and salts remaining after digestion
Appendicitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic The appendix is a narrow, finger-shaped pouch that sticks out from the colon Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus
Appendicitis: Early Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Surgery Appendicitis, or inflammation of the appendix, has many different causes Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and complications of appendicitis
Appendicitis - NHS Appendicitis happens when your appendix becomes infected and swollen This is often caused by something getting stuck in your appendix, such as a small piece of undigested food or hard poo Appendicitis is common It can happen at any age, but it's most common in children over 10 years old and young adults It's rare in babies under 12 months old
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