The cecum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cecum?
A
An expanded pouch
2
Q
The cecum recieves material
A
arriving from the ileum
3
Q
The cecum stores
A
materials and begins compaction
4
Q
The appendix is also called
A
vermiform appendix
5
Q
Slender, hollow appendage about 9cm (3.6 in)long
A
appendix
6
Q
The appendix is dominated by
A
lymphoid nodules (a lymphoid organ)
7
Q
Where is the appendix attached to
A
posteromedial surface of cecum
8
Q
connects appendix to ileum and cecum
A
mesoappendix
9
Q
Has a larger diameter and thinner wall than small
intestine
A
colon
10
Q
The wall of the colon
A
- Forms a series of pouches (haustra)
- Haustra permit expansion and elongation of colon
- Muscle tone in taeniae coli creates the haustra
11
Q
series of pouches is called
A
haustra
