Definition
Appendix Quiz
The human appendix is a 3- to 6-inch narrow tube located where the small and large intestines join. It's mostly known for becoming inflamed and requiring emergency abdominal surgery for thousands of Americans each year. If you want to learn more about the appendix, take this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Author: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Jen Lehrer MD
Date Last Reviewed: 06/01/2025
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