urethra

The fibromuscular tubular canal through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the exterior via the external urinary meatus; in males, the urethra is joined by the ejaculatory ducts and serves as a passageway for semen during ejaculation, as well as a canal for urine during voiding; in females, the urethra is shorter and emerges above the vaginal opening.

Type Muscle
Body System Urinary
Parent Structure organ
FMA ID 19667

Sub-structures

female urethra Organ male urethra Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the urethra?
The fibromuscular tubular canal through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the exterior via the external urinary meatus; in males, the urethra is joined by the ejaculatory ducts and serves as a passageway for semen during ejaculation, as well as a canal for urine during voiding; in female
What body system is the urethra part of?
The urethra is part of the Urinary.

Related Structures

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