female urethra (urethra muliebris)

Introduction

A canal ca. 4 cm long passing from the bladder, in close relation with the anterior wall of the vagina.

• Long axis of this urethra is parallel to that of the vagina.

Opening:

In the vestibule of the vagina posterior to the clitoris & anterior to the vaginal orifice.

More general terms

• urogenital system structure

Component of

• perineum