cecum

Arterial supply

• via the superior mesenteric artery.

Pathology

• dilated cecum due to intestinal pseudo-obstruction
• dilation to a diameter of > 10 cm increases risk of perforation

More general terms

• gastrointestinal structure

Additional terms

• intestinal pseudo-obstruction
• superior mesenteric artery

Component of

• large intestine; large bowel

Components

• appendix; vermiform appendix