What I Learned From Grey’s Anatomy — Appendectomy

The Intern Appy is a classic in Grey’s — from George O’Malley to Jo Wilson, we’ve watched generations of interns tackle this surgery and even watched Meredith Grey have one. But what exactly is the appendix and when do we remove it?

Anatomy of the Appendix

The appendix sits at the junction of the small and large intestine, attached to the cecum of the large intestine. It’s a finger-like projection, about 4 inches long. Its function is currently unknown and most people go their whole life without thinking about it UNLESS…