Aortic vestibule

Aortic Vestibule

The Aortic Vestibule (pronounced: ay-or-tik ves-ti-byool) is a medical term referring to the smooth-walled part of the left ventricle immediately below the aortic orifice that allows blood to flow into the aorta.

Etymology

The term 'Aortic Vestibule' is derived from two words. 'Aortic' comes from the Greek word 'aortē', meaning 'the great artery', and 'Vestibule' is derived from the Latin word 'vestibulum', which means 'entrance hall'.

Related Terms

Aorta: The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen.
Left Ventricle: One of the four chambers of the heart, located in the lower left portion of the heart below the left atrium, separated by the mitral valve.
Aortic Orifice: The opening from the left ventricle into the aorta.
Mitral Valve: The valve that lets blood flow from one chamber of the heart, the left atrium, to another called the left ventricle.