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| * The ] is the anatomical name for the ]. It is simply lined with an extension of skin epithelium. The ] on the other hand, is lined with ]. | * The ] is the anatomical name for the ]. It is simply lined with an extension of skin epithelium. The ] on the other hand, is lined with ]. | ||
| * The ] refers to the central part of the ], as used in the ]. | * The ] refers to the central part of the ], as used in the ]. | ||
| **The ] connects this to the brain. | |||
| * The ] is between the epiglottis and ]. | * The ] is between the epiglottis and ]. | ||
| * The aortic vestibule is the part of the left ventricle of the heart just below the aortic valve. | * The aortic vestibule is the part of the left ventricle of the heart just below the aortic valve. | ||
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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 vulval vestibule 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 nasal vestibule is the anatomical name for the nostrils. It is simply lined with an extension of skin epithelium. The nasal cavity on the other hand, is lined with respiratory epithelium.
- The vestibule of the ear refers to the central part of the labyrinth, as used in the vestibular system.
- The Vestibulocochlear nerve connects this to the brain.
- The vestibule of the 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.
Architecture
Main article: Vestibule (architecture)- a large entrance
- a lobby, entrance hall, or passage between the outer door and the interior of a building
- an enclosed area between two rail cars
- a reception area
- a footstool
- a toilet
- a bar-stool
- an antechamber
- an entry room
- 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:
- a covered section between the outer opening and inner opening of a tent, typically used for the storage of boots, packs and small equipment.
Other
- The Vestibules (formerly known as Radio Free Vestibule), a Canadian comedy troupe
- Teh Vestibule, an IGN message board
- Vestibulum (wasp), a wasp genus
- The Vestibule of Hell is the first layer in the Divine Comedy.
- Articulated bus
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