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The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. It is approximately 20-25 centimeters long in males and about 4 centimeters long in females. The urethra plays a crucial role in the urinary system, allowing for the elimination of urine and, in males, also serves as a passageway for semen during ejaculation.
In males, the urethra is divided into three parts: the prostatic urethra, the membranous urethra, and the
In females, the urethra is much shorter and runs through the urogenital diaphragm to open at the
The urethra is lined with mucous membranes that help to prevent infections by trapping bacteria and other
Infections of the urethra, known as urethritis, can occur due to bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. Symptoms