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Cecum

The cecum marks the beginning of the large intestine and is basically a big pouch that receives waste material from the small intestine.
Definition of Cecum
The cecum is about three inches wide and marks the beginning of the large intestine.
Diagram of the Cecum
This diagram shows where the cecum is in relation to the entire large intestine.

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