Where Is the Retrocecal Area?

Retrocecal – behind the cecum – 11 o'clock.

What does Retrocecal mean?

: situated behind the cecum the vermiform appendix is considered retrocecal when directed upward behind the cecum.

Where is a Retrocecal appendix?

The vermiform appendix is a small segment of the gastrointestinal tract, and its location is variable. The most common locations are in the pelvic cavity, descending intraperitoneal position (74%-31%) and retrocecal position (26%-65%).