What is the vermiform appendix?
A wormlike, tubular structure attached to the back of the cecum.
How does the interior of the appendix connect to the large intestine?
It has a blind, tubelike interior that communicates with the lumen of the large intestine.
Does the appendix have a digestive function in humans?
No, it has no essential digestive function in humans.
What is the believed role of the appendix?
It is thought to play a role in immune system functions, particularly during early life.