Exercise 36: Ureters, Urinary Bladder, And Urethra Flashcards
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Detrusor muscle is the main muscle for this structure
Urinary bladder
Region of male urethra that passes through the prostate gland
Prostatic urethra
Two opening in posterior urinary bladder
Ureteral openings
Region of male urethra that passes through penis
Spongy or penile urethra
Area bounded by ureteral openings and internal urethral orifice
Trigone
Voluntary skeletal muscle in urogenital diaphragm that allows passage of urine to exterior of body
External urethral sphincter
Carries urine from renal pelvis to urinary bladder
Ureter
Urine is excreted through this opening
External urethral orifice
Circular smooth muscle that involuntarily controls passage of urine from the urinary bladder to the urethra
Internal urethral sphincter
Anterior opening in urinary bladder that leads into urethra
Internal urethral orifice
Region of male urethra that passes through urogenital diaphragm
Membranous urethra