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Diagram of the abdominal part of the alimentary canal (digestive system). Labels: C, the cardiac, and P, the pyloric end of the stomach; D, the duodenum; J, I, the convolutions of the small intestine; CC, the caecum with the vermiform appendix; AC, ascending, TC, transverse, and DC, descending colon; R, the rectum.

Alimentary Canal

Diagram of the abdominal part of the alimentary canal (digestive system). Labels: C, the cardiac, and…

Structure of the appendix. A. From a child two years old. B. From a male age 56. It will be observed that the submucosa is almost entirely occupied by lymphoid nodules and patches. The musclaris mucosa is very faint, and lies quite close to the bases of Lieberkuhn's gland. he longitudinal layer of muscular fibers forms a continuous sheet.

Structure of the Appendix

Structure of the appendix. A. From a child two years old. B. From a male age 56. It will be observed…

"<em>A</em>, a portion of the colon laid open to show the valve between the large and small intestine; <em>B</em>, the caecum." &mdash; Blaisedell, 1904

Vermiform appendix

"A, a portion of the colon laid open to show the valve between the large and small intestine;…

The caecal folds and fossae. In A, the caecum is viewed from the front; the mesentery of the appendix is distinct, and is attached above to the under surface of the portion of the mesentery going to the end of the ileum. In B, the caecum is turned upwards to show a retrocaecal fossa, which lies behind it and the beginning of the ascending colon.

Caecal Folds and Fossae

The caecal folds and fossae. In A, the caecum is viewed from the front; the mesentery of the appendix…

The blood supply of the caecum and vermiform appendix. The illustration to the left gives a front view, in that to the right the caecum is viewed from behind. In the latter the artery of the appendix, and the three taenia coli springing from the base of the appendix, should be specially noted.

Blood Supply of Caecum and Appendix

The blood supply of the caecum and vermiform appendix. The illustration to the left gives a front view,…

Course of the lymphatics of the caecum, appendix, and colon.

Lymphatics of the Caecum and Appendix

Course of the lymphatics of the caecum, appendix, and colon.

Arteries and veins of the cecum and vermiform appendix seen from behind.

Arteries and Veins of the Cecum and Appendix

Arteries and veins of the cecum and vermiform appendix seen from behind.

Arteries of the cecum and of the appendix vermiformis and of the terminal portion of the ileum.

Arteries of the Cecum

Arteries of the cecum and of the appendix vermiformis and of the terminal portion of the ileum.

Organs of the digestive system.

Organs of the Digestive System

Organs of the digestive system.