Appendix Vermiformis: Structure, Function & Diseases
The appendix vermiformis is an appendage of the appendix that is prone to acute inflammation. Colloquially, it is also called the appendix. Recent research suggests an immunoregulatory function of the organ previously classified as largely nonfunctional. What is the vermiform appendix? Infographic showing the anatomy and location of appendicitis. Click image to enlarge. The appendix … Appendix Vermiformis: Structure, Function & Diseases