Anatomy of Caecum in Cadavers

Aim of this study to detail discussing the anatomy of caecum in adult cadavers. Anatomical and topographical variations of the caecum are known to occur. Anatomical variations in caecum also have been observed. The study was carried out on 50 adult cadavers over a period of 2 years. The anatomy of caecum was studied in detail. 50 embalmed cadavers (30 male and 20 female) were dissected to study position, shape, length and width of caecum. The study was done in the department of anatomy of madras medical college, Chennai. Out of 50 adult cadavers in 48 cases the caecum was found in right iliac fossa, but only in two cases it was situated in the sub-hepatic region. Out of 50 adult cadavers in 46 cases shape of caecum were normal adult type(Ampullary), 2 cases were of exaggerated variety, one case was of infantile type, and one case was of fetal type. The length of caecum in 30 adult males was 6.0 cm +/- 0.96 SD[range : 4.0 - 9.0 cm] and width was 6.1cm +/- 1.0 SD[range: 3.5 - 12.0 cm]. The length of caecum in 20 adult females was 5.9 cm +/- 0.37 SD [range: 5.5 - 6.5 cm] and width was 6.6cm +/- 0.38 SD [range: 5.5 - 6.7 cm]. The knowledge of anatomy of caecum is of significant importance during surgical and radiological procedure.