The word "vestibulum anale" is a term commonly used in anatomy and physiology, referring to the anal passage or opening. It is pronounced as vɛsˈtɪbjʊləm əˈneɪli in IPA phonetic transcription. The first part of the word "vestibulum" is pronounced as vɛsˈtɪbjʊləm, with emphasis on the second syllable. The second part of the word "anale" is pronounced as əˈneɪli, with emphasis on the first syllable. The spelling of this word accurately reflects its Latin origins and the pronunciation rules of English.
An invagination on the surface of the embryo where later the anus is formed.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The term "vestibulum anale" is a Latin phrase that translates to "anal vestibule" in English.
"Vestibulum" in Latin refers to an entrance hall or a vestibule, which is an enclosed area at the entrance of a building or structure. It generally serves as a transitional space between the outside and the interior.
"Anale" is the Latin form of the word "anus", which refers to the external opening of the rectum, through which waste is expelled from the body.
When combined, "vestibulum anale" refers to the anatomical region called the "anal vestibule". This term is used in medicine to describe the opening or the vestibule just inside the anus and before the rectum.