The human appendix, a narrow pouch that projects off the cecum in the digestive system, has a notorious reputation for its tendency to become inflamed (appendicitis), often resulting in surgical ...

The human appendix, a narrow pouch that projects off the cecum in the digestive system, has a notorious reputation for its tendency to become inflamed (appendicitis), often resulting in surgical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch located where the small intestine joins the large intestine (Getty Images/iStockphoto ...