The Appendix

Question 1

what is the appendix

Answer 1

narrow blind ended tube that is attached to the posteriomedial end of the caecum

Question 2

describe the vascular supply of the appendix

Answer 2

branches of the superior mesenteric vessels = appendicular artery supplies and appendicular vein drains

Question 3

describe the innervation of the appendix

Answer 3

superior mesenteric plexus which supplies both the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches to the appendix