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Appendix - Facts for Kids

An illustration showing the human colon (large intestine) surrounding the small intestine, with the appendix visible at the bottom.

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Facts About Appendix For Kids

Basic Structure & Location

The appendix’s full scientific name is “vermiform appendix,” which means “worm-shaped attachment” because it looks like a tiny worm!

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