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The urethra is a tube that drains urine from the bladder out of the body. In men, the urethra is about 8 inches (20 centimeters) long, ending at the tip of the penis. In women, the urethra is about 1½ inches (4 centimeters) long, ending at the vulva (the area of the external female genital organs).
The Urethra
Urethra in the Male
Urethra in the Female
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(See also Overview of the Urinary Tract.)
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