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vermiform appendix

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A blind-ended tube connected to the cecum, from which it develops embryologically[WP]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermiform_appendix ]

Term info

Label

vermiform appendix

Synonyms
  • appendix
  • appendix vermiformis
  • caecal appendix
  • cecal appendix
database cross reference
Subsets

uberon_slim, efo_slim, organ_slim

latin term
appendix vermiformis [ FMA : TA FMA : 14542 ]

depicted by

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external definition

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].

has related synonym

apex of cecum, apex of caecum, appendix vermiformis

homology notes

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]

id

UBERON:0001154