The Caecum

Question 1

what is the caecum

Answer 1

the most proximal part of the large intestine located between the ileum and ascending colon

Question 2

what does the caecum do

Answer 2

act as a reservoir for chyme received from the ileum

Question 3

describe the vascular supply of the caecum

Answer 3

branches of the superior mesenteric vessels. arterial supply is from the ileovolic artery, which divides into the anterior and posterior ceacel arteries which directly supplies the caecum

Question 4

describe the venous drainage of the caecum

Answer 4

ileocolic vein, emptying into the superior mesenteric vein