Urine exits the female body through the urethra. The urethra is a small tube located below the clitoris and above the vaginal opening.
Understanding the Female Urinary System
The urinary system's primary function is to filter waste products from the blood and excrete them as urine. This process involves several key organs:
- Kidneys: Filter waste from the blood.
- Ureters: Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Bladder: A sac that stores urine.
- Urethra: The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
The provided YouTube video, "Female Reproductive System Model," shows a visual representation of the female anatomy, although it does not specifically highlight the urinary system's exit point. Other references (e.g., Columbia Doctors' female urinary system resource) confirm the urethra's role in urine excretion. Videos demonstrating Foley catheter procedures in females (example) also clearly illustrate the urethra's location and function in urine drainage.
It's important to note that the urethra's opening is distinct from the vaginal opening.
