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Caecum

The caecum is an organ belonging to the digestive system.

Function of the caecum

The caecum is a bag representing the first part of the colon, following the ileum and small intestine. The ileo-caecal valve regulates the entrance of the food bolus into the caecum, which then passes the foods being digested into the ascending colon.

Structure of the caecum

The caecum is a bag approximately 8 cm in size. The ileo-caecal appendix is attached to it.

The caecum is a bag into which the ileum opens and which is attached to the ileo-caecal appendix. DR credits The caecum is a bag into which the ileum opens and which is attached to the ileo-caecal appendix. DR credits


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