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'''Vestibule''' or ''' |
'''Vestibule''' or '''vestibulum''' can have the following meanings, each primarily based upon a common origin, from early 17th century French, derived from Latin ''vestibulum, -i n.'' "entrance court". | ||
⚫ | ==Anatomy== | ||
⚫ | In general, vestibule is a small space or cavity at the beginning of a canal. | ||
* The ] is the anatomical name for posterior 2/3 of the labia minora. This is the location of the urethral meatus and the paraurethral glands of Skene and the introitus of the vagina. | |||
⚫ | * The ] is the |
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⚫ | * The ] |
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⚫ | * The ] is between the epiglottis and |
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⚫ | * The aortic vestibule is the part of the left ventricle of the heart just below the aortic valve |
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⚫ | * The ] is the space between the lips (or cheek) and teeth |
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==Architecture== | ==Architecture== | ||
{{main|Vestibule (architecture)}} | {{main|Vestibule (architecture)}} | ||
* an ] | |||
* a large entrance | |||
* a lobby, entrance hall, or passage between the outer door and the interior of a building | * a ], entrance hall, or passage between the outer door and the interior of a building | ||
*a ] | |||
* an enclosed area between two |
* an ] between two ]s | ||
* a reception area | * a ] | ||
* a footstool | |||
⚫ | * an ] | ||
* a toilet | |||
* a bar-stool | |||
⚫ | * an antechamber | ||
* an entry room | * an entry room | ||
⚫ | * a passageway acting as an ] between two environments | ||
* a laundry chute in an American apartment building | |||
⚫ | * a passageway acting as an airlock between two environments | ||
* Also known as a mud room in the american home association. | |||
Related: | Related: | ||
* a covered section between the outer opening and inner opening of a tent, typically used for the storage of boots, packs and small equipment |
* a covered section between the outer opening and inner opening of a ], typically used for the storage of boots, packs and small equipment | ||
⚫ | ==Anatomy== | ||
⚫ | In general, vestibule is a small space or cavity at the beginning of a canal. | ||
* The ] is a part of the vulva between the labia minora into which the urinary meatus (urethral opening) and the vaginal opening are situated | |||
⚫ | * The ] is the nostrils, simply lined with an extension of skin epithelium, in contrast to nasal cavity, which is lined with respiratory epithelium | ||
⚫ | * The ] is the central part of the inner ear labyrinth, as used in the vestibular system | ||
**The ] connects this to the brain | |||
⚫ | * The ] is between the epiglottis and rima glottidis | ||
⚫ | * The ] is the part of the left ventricle of the heart just below the aortic valve | ||
⚫ | * The ] is the space between the lips (or cheek) and teeth | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
* The ], a plateau in northern Slovenia | |||
* ] (formerly known as Radio Free Vestibule), a Canadian comedy troupe | |||
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* The ], in Dante's ''Inferno'' | ||
* ], a ] genus | |||
* The ] is the first layer in the ]. | |||
* ] | * ] | ||
* The ], a connector from an airport gate to an airplane, allowing passengers to board and disembark | |||
* The ] between two railway passenger coaches | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:49, 25 November 2024
Vestibule or vestibulum can have the following meanings, each primarily based upon a common origin, from early 17th century French, derived from Latin vestibulum, -i n. "entrance court".
Architecture
Main article: Vestibule (architecture)- an entryway
- a lobby, entrance hall, or passage between the outer door and the interior of a building
- a porch
- an enclosed area between two railroad cars
- a reception area
- an antechamber
- an entry room
- a passageway acting as an airlock between two environments
Related:
- a covered section between the outer opening and inner opening of a tent, typically used for the storage of boots, packs and small equipment
Anatomy
In general, vestibule is a small space or cavity at the beginning of a canal.
- The vulval vestibule is a part of the vulva between the labia minora into which the urinary meatus (urethral opening) and the vaginal opening are situated
- The nasal vestibule is the nostrils, simply lined with an extension of skin epithelium, in contrast to nasal cavity, which is lined with respiratory epithelium
- The vestibule of the ear is the central part of the inner ear labyrinth, as used in the vestibular system
- The vestibulocochlear nerve connects this to the brain
- The vestibule of larynx is between the epiglottis and rima glottidis
- The aortic vestibule is the part of the left ventricle of the heart just below the aortic valve
- The vestibule of mouth is the space between the lips (or cheek) and teeth
Other
- The Dleskovec Plateau, a plateau in northern Slovenia
- The Vestibule of Hell, in Dante's Inferno
- Articulated bus
- The jet bridge, a connector from an airport gate to an airplane, allowing passengers to board and disembark
- The Corridor connection between two railway passenger coaches
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