Definition: The term "appendicula" comes from Latin, meaning "the place where things are attached." In Greek medicine, it refers to a group of organs that house hormones, enzymes, vitamins, and other substances necessary for proper body functions. The appendicular systems include:
1.
Pelvis
- The main body part responsible for supporting the spine.
2.
Femur
- A long bone in the lower leg.
3.
Ulcerus
- An ulcer is a tissue- or connective-tissue rupture, usually caused by mechanical trauma.
The appendicula is divided into two groups:
the paracolic appendices
, which are located on both sides of the pelvis, and
the hepatic appendices
, which form part of the abdominal cavity itself. The paracolic appendices are responsible for the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
The hepatic appendices are connected to the pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, and other organs in the abdomen.
Appendiculata