First published in 1905, this medical textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and function of the veriform appendix, a small organ located at the junction of the large and small intestines. The authors, both prominent physicians of their day, also discuss the various diseases and conditions that can affect the appendix, including appendicitis, colitis, and cancer. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the anatomy and physiology of the human body.

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