The structure and function of the urethra are different between male and female anatomy. In males, the urethra is long, as it runs the length of the penis, and a part of the urinary system as well as the reproductive system. In females, the urethra is very short (about 4 cm long) an...
The primary functions of the penis are urinary and sexual. The sexual function of the penis can be described as two stages: erection and ejaculation. Urination Urination is the release of urine (pee) from the body. This occurs when urine passes from the bladder through the urethra to the me...
Transurethral ultrasound: evaluation of anatomy and function of the rhabdosphincter of the male urethra. J Urol 1998;159:100-4Strasser H, Frauscher F, Helweg G, Colleselli K, Reissigl A, Bartsch G (1998) Transurethral ultrasound: evaluation of anatomy and function of the rhabdosphincter of ...
The effects of various alpha-adrenergic agonists and antagonists on the contractile properties of the isolated urethra of male and female rabbits were examined and the population of alpha 1- and alpha 2-adrenoceptors, using radioligand receptor binding techniques, was also quantified to define the f...
Seven individuals (32.1 ± 4.6 years of age; 6:1, male:female) with motor complete SCI (C3-T2) participated in a research study conducted at the University of Louisville investigating the effects of scES directly targeted to improve bladder storage and emptying (Institutional Review Board ...
Ultrasonography (US) is an essential tool in the clinical management of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD), including lower urinary tract symptoms, ove
The Fluid Bridge Test Applied to Urethral Sphincter Function with Special Reference to the Male UrethraSummary— A new method of performing urethral pressure profiles and fluid bridge tests using computer technology is described, demonstrating the advantages over standard equipment. The fluid bridge test...
Urethra, duct that transmits urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body during urination. The urethra is held closed by the urethral sphincter, a muscular structure that helps keep urine in the bladder until voiding can occur. Learn more about th
This hypothesis is supported by previous findings showing that enhanced TRPV1 expression in the epithelial cells of urethra, bladder, gastrointestinal tract, and lung are usually associated with tissue inflammation and lead to functional defects in these organs [13]. This indicates that TRPV1 ...
The Skene gland (paraurethral gland) in females, which is located at the lower end of the urethra, is considered homologous to the prostate gland in males and is sometimes referred to as the female prostate. The Editors of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThis article was most recently revised and update...