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major vestibular gland

Bartholin gland

The paired glands located slightly posterior and to the left and right of the opening of the vagina in the superficial perineal pouch in females; they secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina and are homologous to bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands in males.

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Type Gland
Body System Integumentary
Latin Name Bartholin gland
FMA ID 9598

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the major vestibular gland?

The paired glands located slightly posterior and to the left and right of the opening of the vagina in the superficial perineal pouch in females; they secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina and are homologous to bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands in males.

What body system is the major vestibular gland part of?

The major vestibular gland is part of the Integumentary.

What is the Latin name for the major vestibular gland?

The Latin name for the major vestibular gland is Bartholin gland.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:9598 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0000460 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.