Cecum

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Also known as:  Blind Gut;  Caecum;  Intestinum Cecum;  Typhlon

 

Description

The Cecum is a cul-de-sac, approximately 6 cm in depth that is situated below the Ileum.  It forms the first part of the Large Intestine.

 

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