Vestibule can have the following meanings, each primarily based upon a common origin, from early 17th century French, derived from Latin vestibulum ‘entrance court.’
a lobby, entrance hall, or passage between the outer door and the interior of a building.
a reception area
an antechamber,
an entry room.
Vestibule: a passage way acting as an airlock between two environments
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The vulval vestibule is the anatomical name for the entrance to the vagina (it is the boundary between the external genitalia (vulva) and internal genitalia (vagina), where the Bartholin's glands are located).
The nasal vestibule 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.
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Vulva. ... Labeled picture of external human female reproductive anatomy. ... The vagina, (from latin, literally sheath or scabbard ) is the tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body in female placental mammals and marsupials, or to the cloaca in female birds, monotremes, and some reptiles. ... The Bartholins glands (also called Bartholin glands or greater vestibular glands) are two glands located slightly below and to the left and right of the opening of the vagina in women. ... The nasal cavity (or nasal fossa) is a large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face. ... Respiratory epithelium is another name for ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells. ... See also Labyrinth, an article treating the mythical maze that imprisoned the Minotaur. ... The vestibular system, or balance system, is the sensory system that provides the dominant input about our movement and orientation in space. ...
Vestibule: a passage way acting as an airlock between two environments
The vulval vestibule is the anatomical name for the entrance to the vagina (it is the boundary between the external genitalia (vulva) and internal genitalia (vagina), where the Bartholin's glands are located).
"Vestibule" also refers to the central part of the labyrinth, as used in the Vestibular system.
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