Exploration of peritoneal cavity

Ileocecal junction; appendix

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Image #139-5

Exploration of peritoneal cavity

Ileocecal junction; appendix

Loops of the ileum have been retracted to expose the region of the ileocecal junction.

1. Ascending colon
2. Haustrum
3. Region of ileocecal junction
4. Taenia coli
5. Cecum
6. Location of external iliac artery (covered by peritoneum)
7. Pelvic cavity
8. Ileum
9. Mesenteries
10. Upper pointer: Mesoappendix Lower pointer: Vermiform appendix
11. Sigmoid colon