Vermiform Appendix

In human anatomy, the vermiform appendix (or just appendix) is a blind ended tube connected to the caecum. It develops embryologically from the caecum. In adults, the appendix averages 10cm in length but can range from 2-20cm. While the base of the appendix is at a fairly constant location, the location of the tip of the appendix can vary from being retrocaecal to being in the pelvis to being extraperitoneal.

While most believe the appendix is a useless and purely vestigial organ; others suggest it may have a function in the lymphatic system.

An operation to remove the appendix is an appendectomy.

The most common diseases of the appendix (in humans) are:

appendicitis
carcinoid

see also digestive system

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Modern Translations: Vermiform Appendix

Language		Translations for "vermiform appendix"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Danish		processus vermiformis (vermiform process). (various references)

Dutch		processus vermiformis (vermiform process). (various references)

French		appendice vermiforme, appendice vermiculaire (vermiform process). (various references)

German		Wurmfortsatz (appendix, vermiform process), Processus vermiformis (vermiform process), Processus vermicularis (vermiform process), Appendix vermiformis (vermiform process). (various references)

Greek		λεμφοξίδια της σκωληκοειδούς απόφυσης (lymphatic nodules of vermiform appendix), λεμφοξίδιο της σκωληκοειδούς απόφυσης (lymphatic nodules of vermiform appendix). (various references)

Italian		processo vermiforme (vermiform process), appendice cecale (vermiform process). (various references)

Pig Latin		ermiformvay appendixay

Portuguese		nódulos linfáticos do apêndice vermiforme (lymphatic nodules of vermiform appendix). (various references)

Russian		червеобразный отросток. (various references)

Spanish		apéndice vermiforme (vermiform process), apéndice vermicular (vermiform process). (various references)

Turkish		körbağırsak (blind gut, caecum), apandis (appendix). (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.