Appendix

The appendix (appendix vermiformis, pna; processus vermiformis, bna, jna; lat. appendix - appendage; syn. vermiform appendix) is a thin tubular structure about 10 cm long, extending from the cecum. The appendix is ​​located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen.

The appendix performs an immune function and contains lymphoid tissue. However, in adults, the appendix can be removed without any health consequences.

The main disease of the appendix is ​​appendicitis - inflammation of the appendix. With appendicitis, severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting occur. Appendicitis requires urgent surgical intervention - removal of the appendix (appendectomy). Untimely treatment of appendicitis can lead to rupture of the appendix and the development of purulent peritonitis.

The appendix is ​​a vestigial human organ

**The appendix** is a small extension of the intestine in humans, located in the lower right side of the abdominal cavity. It exists only in humans and is not found in other mammals. The name appendix comes from the Latin word appendix (appendage), which refers to its function and location in the body.

- The appendix is ​​an important organ for the human digestion and immune system. Its main function is to detoxify undigested food debris that may contain harmful bacteria. The appendix contains lymphoid cells that help fight infections and inflammatory processes in the intestines.

However, it is worth noting that the functions of the appendix have been heavily studied and are not fully known. Some scientists believe