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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.

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The average length of a human appendix is about 9 cm (3.5 inches).

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The size of your appendix is as much as your little finger.

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3 inches long, 1/4 to 1 inch thick

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βˆ™ 12y ago

Not sure but i think it is up to 8mm

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