Problems of Social Hygiene, Public Health and History of MedicineProblems of Social Hygiene, Public Health and History of Medicine0869-866X2412-2106Joint-Stock Company Chicot214910.32687/0869-866X-2023-31-5-990-995Научная статьяThe Human Vermiform Appendix: Morphological and Anatomical ReviewAbdallaMohammad AhmadThe Tikrit University College of Medicine, 28001, Tikrit, Iraq2810202331599099505082025Copyright © 2023,2023The article covers aspects of morphological, anatomical, embryological, histological aspects and origin, types, blood supply, innervation, lymph drainage of human vermiform appendix. The purpose of the study is to understand real function and to summarize this information for positive impact on clinical decision in case of appendicitis. Although characteristic features of normal and diseased appendix have been reported for many previous centuries, it still the most common challenge facing every day in operation room. 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