Mesoappendix

Mesoappendix
Mesoappendix
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Arteries of cecum and vermiform process.
Gray's subject #249 1178

The mesoappendix is the portion of the mesentery connecting the ileum to the appendix. It may extend to the tip of the appendix. It encloses the appendicular artery and vein, as well as lymphatic vessels, nerves, and often a lymph node.

See also

  • Appendectomy

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This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy. As such, some of the information contained within it may be outdated.