Appendix

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Appendix

Appendix specimens submitted to histology typically include transverse sections of the base and longitudinal sections of the tip (which may be bisected). Orientation will include orientation of any lumen openings of tubular pieces with "on end" orientation to show the lumen openings in cross-section. Any bisected longitudinal pieces should be oriented to show the inner surface and layers present.

A transverse section of the appendix base.