When there are problems with it, patients typically resist motion and report pain in the abdominal right lower quadrant.
Problems with this organ are sometimes detected using the psoas [SOH uhs] or obdurator sign. Problems arise when the lumen of this organ is obstructed, which is usually caused by lymphoid hyper- plasia. Its base is found at McBurney's point and connected to the cecum [SEE cuhm]. When there are problems with it, patients typically resist motion and report pain in the abdominal right lower quadrant. Name this organ known to ancient Egyptians as the worm of the intestine, often removed because it is un- necessary.
Problems with this organ are sometimes detected using the psoas [SOH uhs] or obdurator sign.
vermiform appendix