Special Surgical Procedures II LESSON 3: Procedures in Genitourinary Surgery Section I: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE GENITOURINARY ORGANS
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3-6. FEMALE URETHRA
The female urethra (see figure 2-2 of Lesson 2) is a narrow membranous hollow tube about 4 cm (1/2 inches) in length and 6 mm (1/4 inch) in diameter. When it is not in use, however, its walls collapse. This structure lies behind and beneath the symphysis pubis and anterior of the vagina. The external urethral orifice (urinary meatus) lies anterior to the vaginal opening and posterior to the clitoris.
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