Foramen of the Vermiform Appendix

The foramen of the appendix (ostium appendicis vermiformis) is an opening in the wall of the appendix that connects it to the abdominal cavity. The opening of the appendix has the shape of a circle or oval and is located on the side wall of the appendix at the base of its blind end.

The vermiform appendix is ​​part of the intestine and serves the function of storing undigested food debris and protecting the inner wall of the intestine from infections. The opening of the appendix provides free passage of the contents of the appendix into the abdominal cavity and back.

The opening of the appendix is ​​located on the side wall of its blind end, where the appendix is ​​located - an appendix that can become inflamed and cause appendicitis. When the appendix is ​​inflamed (appendicitis), the opening of the appendix can become blocked or narrowed, which makes it difficult for the contents of the appendix to pass through and can lead to the development of an abscess.

Foramen of the vermiform appendage

The opening of the appendix is ​​a narrow funnel located in the right iliac fossa between the beginning of the ureter, the uterine end of the sigmoid colon and the rectal opening of the anus.

The openings of the vermiform appendices vary in size, shape and location from person to person. The holes can be either large or small, with a short entrance or a wide one, resemble an inverted letter “U” or spindle-shaped, and have different slopes. The outer edge can be located horizontally or rise to the midline of the abdomen. Also, the hole can be located strictly in the middle or deviate to one side. Many practicing doctors are guided by what the hole looks like in the anatomy of a particular patient. The opening helps connect the intestines to the abdominal cavity.