Vault
Vault (anatomy)
Vault (pronounced: /vɔːlt/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to an arched structure in the body. The term is derived from the Latin word 'volvo', which means to roll or turn around.
Etymology
The term 'vault' in the context of anatomy is derived from the Latin word 'volvo', which means to roll or turn around. This is in reference to the arched or dome-like structure that the term is used to describe in the body.
Pronunciation
The term 'vault' is pronounced as /vɔːlt/.
Related Terms
- Cranial vault: The space in the skull within which the brain is housed.
- Palatal vault: The part of the palate forming a complete or partial arch.
- Vaginal vault: The expanded region of the vaginal canal at the internal end of the vagina.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vault
- Wikipedia's article - Vault
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