AST Surgical Technologist Practice Exam

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To which part of the colon is the appendix attached?

Ascending colon
Transverse colon
Cecum
Descending colon

The correct answer is: Cecum

The appendix is an anatomical structure that is attached to the cecum, which is the first part of the large intestine. Anatomically, the cecum is located just below the junction of the small intestine and the large intestine, and the appendix protrudes from it. This position plays a role in the appendix's function, which is generally considered to be involved in the immune response and the maintenance of gut flora. Understanding the anatomical relationship between the appendix and the cecum is essential in surgical procedures and diagnoses related to appendicitis and other gastrointestinal conditions.