Cecum

The blind sac or outpouching area of the LARGE INTESTINE that is below the entrance of the SMALL INTESTINE. It has a worm-like extension, the vermiform APPENDIX.

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Tree Number(s): A03.556.124.526.209, A03.556.249.249.209

MeSH Unique ID: D002432

Entry Terms:

• Cecums

See Also:

• Cecostomy

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Intestines
Intestine, Large
Cecum
Appendix

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Intestine, Large
Cecum
Appendix