The Anatomy of the Appendix

With a digital imaging, Dr. Juan Sola, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Baptist Children's Hospital, describes the location of the appendix.
The specialist says anyone can live a normal life without an appendix. According to the doctor, nowadays there is some data informing that the appendix serves as a reservoir for good bacteria after a viral illness or gastroenteritis.
The normal size of the appendix is up to about seven millimeters.

[Blue_ocean]

The appendix is needed. The wisdom teeth are needed. No more witchcraft. No more rituals. I have spoken.

[sacramentallyill]

Nature doesn't create waste. If your body has an organ it is there because it is needed.