Urinary bladder (Vesica urinaria)
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Anatomy
An elastic muscular reservoir in the pelvis holding ~400–600 ml of urine from the kidneys, emptied through the urethra under conscious brain control.
Clinical notes
Burning, urgency or blood in urine may mean infection; inability to urinate despite a full bladder is an emergency.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Urinary bladder?
An elastic muscular reservoir in the pelvis holding ~400–600 ml of urine from the kidneys, emptied through the urethra under conscious brain control.
Why is the Urinary bladder clinically important?
Burning, urgency or blood in urine may mean infection; inability to urinate despite a full bladder is an emergency.
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