Anatomy

Appendix

A worm-like blind tube extension from the CECUM.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A worm-like blind tube extension from the CECUM.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Vermiform Appendix
  • Appendix, Vermiform

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

/surg: probably APPENDECTOMY; diseases: coord IM with CECAL DISEASES (IM); inflammation = APPENDICITIS; "ruptured" or "perforated" appendix: see note under APPENDICITIS

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  1. A03w.556w.124w.526w.209w.290w
  2. A03w.556w.249w.249w.209w.290w

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NLM Classification

WI 535

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Appendix. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001065. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001065
  2. Appendix. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendix_(anatomy)
  3. Appendix. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9656