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==Anatomy== ==Anatomy==
In general, vestibule is a small space or cavity at the beginning of a canal. 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 anatomical name for posterior 2/3 of the labia minora, the location of the urethral meatus and the paraurethral glands of Skene and the introitus of the vagina
* 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 nostrils, simply lined with an extension of skin epithelium, in contrast to nasal cavity, which is lined with respiratory epithelium
* The ] refers to the central part of the ], as used in the ]. * The ] is the central part of the inner ear labyrinth, as used in the vestibular system
**The ] connects this to the brain. **The ] connects this to the brain
* The ] is between the epiglottis and ]. * The ] 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 ] 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. * The ] is the space between the lips (or cheek) and teeth


==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
* an enclosed area between two rail cars * an enclosed area between two ]s
* a reception area * a ]
* a footstool * a ]
* a toilet * a ]
* a bar-stool * a ]
* an antechamber * an ]
* an entry room * an entry room
* a laundry chute in an American apartment building * a laundry ] in an American apartment building
* a passageway acting as an airlock between two environments * a passageway acting as an ] between two environments
* Also known as a mud room in the american home association. * 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


==Other== ==Other==
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* Teh Vestibule, an ] message board * Teh Vestibule, an ] message board
* ], a ] genus * ], a ] genus
* The ] is the first layer in the ]. * The ] is the first layer in the ]
* ] * ]



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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, 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, 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 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

Architecture

Main article: Vestibule (architecture)

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

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