A human appendix is an appendage of the bowel. Situated in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, it is attached to the caecum, which is the first part of the large bowel. A normal appendix is around 7 ~ 9 centimetres long, though when inflamed (appendicitis), it can vary significantly from person to person.
Scientists argue of its function, some suggesting that it has no known use in modern humans, but played a role in the digestive system when ancient man ate more roughage, others suggest it has a function in contributing to the immune system as it is high in lymphoid cells.
Appendicitis is a very painful condition, usually requiring surgical intervention; symptoms include pain in the abdomen, fever, nausea, vomiting and a high white blood cell count.
Scientists argue of its function, some suggesting that it has no known use in modern humans, but played a role in the digestive system when ancient man ate more roughage, others suggest it has a function in contributing to the immune system as it is high in lymphoid cells.
Appendicitis is a very painful condition, usually requiring surgical intervention; symptoms include pain in the abdomen, fever, nausea, vomiting and a high white blood cell count.
