In these regions within twenty years many countries will face a situation where the largest population cohort will be those over 65 and average age approach 50 years old. The Oxford Institute of Ageing is an institution looking at global population ageing.
The appendix is attached to one end of your large intestine, it is a narrow tube-shaped sac. It is about the size of your longest finger. About 3 in. (7.6 cm) long and 1/4 in. to 1 in. (.64-2.54 cm) thick. The appendix is attached to one end of your large intestine, it is a narrow tube-shaped sac. It is about the size of your longest finger.   About 3 in. (7.6 cm) long and 1/4 in. to 1 in. (.64-2.54 cm) thick.
Introduction: Appendix. The appendix is a small protrusion from the cecum at the start of the large intestine. It is mainly known due to its role in appendicitis. Descriptions of Appendix. Appendix: A small, fingerlike pouch that sticks out from the cecum (the first part of the large intestine near the end of the small intestine).