Vestibulum
Vestibulum (Medicine)
Vestibulum (pronounced: ves-ti-bu-lum) is a term used in medicine to refer to a central part of an organ where several parts meet. The term is derived from the Latin word "vestibulum", which means entrance hall.
Etymology
The term "vestibulum" is derived from the Latin word "vestibulum", which means entrance hall. This term is used in medicine to describe a central part of an organ where several parts meet.
Vestibulum in Different Organs
In different organs, the term vestibulum has different meanings:
- In the ear, the vestibulum is a part of the inner ear that is involved in maintaining balance.
- In the nose, the vestibulum is the front part of the nasal cavity, located between the nostrils.
- In the vagina, the vestibulum is the part of the vagina that lies outside the hymen.
Related Terms
- Vestibular system: The system in the body that is responsible for maintaining balance and spatial orientation.
- Vestibular nerve: The nerve that carries sensory information from the inner ear to the brain.
- Vestibular gland: A gland located in the vestibule of the vagina that secretes mucus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vestibulum
- Wikipedia's article - Vestibulum
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