Cecal

Cecal

Cecal (pronounced: /ˈsiːkəl/), also spelled caecal, is an adjective that refers to the cecum, the first part of the large intestine that absorbs fluids and salts that remain after completion of intestinal digestion and absorption and mixes its contents with mucus.

Etymology

The term "cecal" is derived from the Latin word "caecus" meaning "blind", in reference to the cecum's blind-ended pouch.

Related Terms

• Appendix: A tube-shaped sac attached to the lower end of the cecum.
• Ileocecal valve: The sphincter muscle situated at the junction of the ileum (last part of the small intestine) and the cecum.
• Cecal volvulus: A condition where the cecum twists on its base, causing obstruction and potentially leading to necrosis and perforation.
• Cecostomy: A surgical procedure that allows waste to exit the body from the cecum.

Pronunciation

The term "cecal" is pronounced as "see-kal".

See Also

• Digestive system
• Colon (anatomy)
• Human gastrointestinal tract

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Cecal
• Wikipedia's article - Cecal

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