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  1. 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 …

  2. What Causes Appendicitis and How To Prevent It - Health

    4 days ago · Preventing appendicitis focuses on eating a fiber-rich diet and avoiding smoking. Both lower the risk of blockages that cause inflammation.

  3. Appendix | Definition, Location, Function, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 28, 2025 · Appendix, in anatomy, a vestigial hollow tube that is closed at one end and is attached at the other end to the cecum, a pouchlike beginning of the large intestine into which …

  4. The Appendix - Retrocecal - Arterial supply - TeachMeAnatomy

    Nov 6, 2025 · The appendix is a narrow blind-ended tube that is attached to the posteromedial end of the cecum (large intestine). It contains a large amount of lymphoid tissue but is not …

  5. Stages of Appendicitis: When Pain Becomes an Emergency

    Dec 15, 2025 · The stages of appendicitis generally correlate to the degree of inflammation in the appendix. Learn the early stages and what happens after a rupture.

  6. Content - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester ...

    What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is a medical emergency. It happens when your appendix becomes sore, swollen, and diseased. The appendix is a thin tube that is joined to the large …

  7. Appendix: What Is It, and What Does It Do? - Everyday Health

    Jul 22, 2022 · The appendix is a finger-like tube in the lower right part of the abdomen. Its role has long been a mystery, but some experts believe they’re closer to understanding its function.

  8. Acute appendicitis | Radiology Reference Article ...

    Oct 20, 2025 · Acute appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It is a very common condition in general radiology practice and is one of the main reasons for abdominal …

  9. Appendicitis - NHS

    Find out about appendicitis, including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, how it's treated and possible complications.

  10. Apendicitis - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 18, 2025 · Síntomas Los síntomas de la apendicitis pueden incluir: Dolor repentino que comienza en el lado derecho en la parte inferior del abdomen. Dolor repentino que comienza …