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urethra
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Adj. urethral
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Definition: In anatomy, the urethra is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the urinary meatus for the removal of urine from the body.
In males, the urethra travels through the penis and also carries semen.
In human females (and in other primates), the urethra connects to the urinary meatus above the vagina.
Components
pre-prostatic urethra
prostatic urethra
membranous urethra
spongy urethra (or penile urethra)
Pathology
urethral anomalies
urethral diseases
urethral tumors
See also
urinary system
