We Found Out What Your Appendix Is Really For

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See our new digital Anatomy Study Bundles here! https://www.instituteofhumananatomy.com/study-bundles ---- *Follow Us!* https://beacons.ai/instituteofhumananatomy --- Ever wondered what really happens when your appendix goes rogue? Join Jonathan Bennion from the Institute of Human Anatomy as we dive into the fascinating world of the appendix! Using real cadaver dissections, we’ll uncover what the appendix does, why it causes appendicitis, and whether surgery is your only option—or if antibiotics could possibly save the day. Is there a medical conspiracy behind appendectomies? Let’s bust the myths and reveal the truth about this pesky little organ! ---- 00:00 Intro 00:55 Where is the Appendix? 01:20 Looking At a Real Human Appendix 02:11 Does the Appendix Still Have a Function? 03:00 What Causes Appendicitis? 03:43 What Leads to Rupturing of the Appendix? 04:08 Symptoms & Risk Factors for Developing Appendicitis 04:43 Appendicitis Conspiracy? Can You Treat it Without Surgery? 06:10 Why Surgical Removal of the Appendix is Still the Best Treatment 07:31 Understanding the Risks 07:57 The Most Important Question.... ---- Clips & References: “Ahhh.... Ahhhh! My Appendix!" "The other side." "Thank you..... Ahhhhhh!" Ted Lasso Season 3 Episode 12 Finale - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yib3SVlq2Aw ---- Music by https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: GMPA5EF5Q9N2HZQC Artist: : Benjamin Tissot DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. Use of this information is at your own risk. Jonathan Bennion, PA, and Co-founder of the Institute of Human Anatomy, is a practicing PA-C and Anatomy and Physiology Educator on YouTube to educate people all about the one thing we all have in common, our human bodies. --- #appendicitis #appendectomuy #anatomyeducation #healthinsights