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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 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

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

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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