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The cecum is called a blind pouch because this is exactly what it is - an extension off the large intestine near the junction of the large and small intestines that has one opening at one end. The other end is closed, forming a long tube similar to a sock.
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What is the little pouch called where the small intestines joins with the large intestine?
The small intestines joins the large intestines at the cecum. The cecum isn't really a pouch, but the appendix, which is a pouch, is also attached to the cecum.
What is a blind sac?
Blind sac is in the cecum it absorbs less. its is known as blind sac becoz cecum meaning in latin is blind...
What is From cecum to rectum?
From the beginning of the large intestine (the cecum) to the end.
What is a branch of large intestine a dead end?
the little cord hanging off is called the umbilical cord, and it is used to transport food to the unborn (fetal) piglet
Do humans have a cecum?
I had my cecum removed, and well, here I am. So yes, you can live. It will hurt, it will annoy, but you will live.
What is the name for the blind sac hanging from the cecum?
The appendix
What is the blind pouch at the beginning of the large intestine?
The blind pouch at the beginning of the large intestine is called the cecum, and it has the vermiform appendix attached underneath.
What is the blind ended tube hanging from cecum?
Vermiform Appendix
What does cecum mean?
A cecum (caecum ) is a blind pouch at junction of small and large intestine in man and other mammals Appendex is attached to it . It helps in digestion of cellulose in some hebbivores as in horse .
What is the little pouch called where the small intestines joins with the large intestine?
The small intestines joins the large intestines at the cecum. The cecum isn't really a pouch, but the appendix, which is a pouch, is also attached to the cecum.
What is a blind sac?
Blind sac is in the cecum it absorbs less. its is known as blind sac becoz cecum meaning in latin is blind...
Pouch attached to the cecum is?
In humans the pouch attached to the caecum is the vermiform appendix.
What is the medical term meaning lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum?
The medical term for lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum is "appendix."
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning cecum?
The medical meaning of the word cecum is a pouch that is located at the beginning of the large intestine.
What is the Pouch like structures in the walls of the large intestines?
epiploic appendages
What cavity is the cecum located in?
Far down to the anus. Right next to it on the large intestine.
The is a pouch in the digestive tracks of some vertebrates which contains bacteria that can break down cellulose?
cecum
