What is the length of the cecum?
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The question is asking about the typical length of the cecum, which is a pouch-like structure of the colon. It requires knowledge of human anatomy to answer correctly.
Answer
The cecum is about 5 to 8 cm long.
The cecum's length generally falls between 5 to 8 cm (approximately 2 to 3 inches).
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The cecum's length generally falls between 5 to 8 cm (approximately 2 to 3 inches).
More Information
The cecum is a pouch-like structure forming the first part of the large intestine.
Tips
The length of the cecum may vary slightly from person to person.
Sources
- Abdominal and Pelvic Anatomy - sciencedirect.com
- Cecum | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org - radiopaedia.org
- Large Intestine & Colon: Function, Anatomy & Location - my.clevelandclinic.org
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