part of
part of
develops_from
midgut
caecum
vermiform appendix
A blind-ended tube connected to the cecum, from which it develops embryologically[WP].
A comparative anatomical approach reveals three apparent morphotypes of the cecal appendix, as well as appendix-like structures in some species that lack a true cecal appendix. Cladistic analyses indicate that the appendix has evolved independently at least twice (at least once in diprotodont marsupials and at least once in Euarchontoglires), shows a highly significant (P < 0.0001) phylogenetic signal in its distribution, and has been maintained in mammalian evolution for 80 million years or longer.[well established][VHOG]
BTO:0000084
CALOHA:TS-1267
EFO:0000849
EHDAA2:0000588
EMAPA:35140
EV:0100076
EV:0100080
FMA:14542
GAID:308
MA:0001540
MAT:0000287
MESH:A03.492.411.495.209.290
MIAA:0000287
OpenCyc:Mx4rvVjGgJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA
Organ with organ cavity which is continuous proximally with the cecum and distally terminates in the tip of the appendix. Examples: There is only one appendix[FMA:14542].
UBERON:0001154
UMLS:C0003617
VHOG:0001306
apex of caecum
apex of cecum
appendiceal
appendix
appendix vermiformis
appendix vermiformis
caecal appendix
cecal appendix
galen:AppendixVermiformis
uberon
vermix
lower digestive tract
digestive system element