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Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The caecum is a blind ending diverticulum of the large intestine and exists at the junction of the ileum and the ascending colon. It's size and physiological importance vary between species.
The caecum is a blind ending diverticulum of the large intestine and exists at the junction of the ileum and the ascending colon. It's size and physiological importance vary between species. It is a site of microbial fermentation, absorption and transportation.
==Structure==
==Structure==
*It communicates with the ileum via the ileal orifice and with the colon via the caecocolic orifice.
*It communicates with the ileum via the ileal orifice and with the colon via the caecocolic orifice.
*It consists of a base, body and apex, the apex being the blind-ending portion.
*It consists of a base, body and apex, the apex being the blind-ending portion.