ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Urine produced in the kidneys passes through the ureters, collects in the bladder, and is then excreted through the urethra. In females, the urethra is narrow and about 4 cm long, significantly shorter than in males.

Detailed explanation-2: -In females, the urethra is short, only 3 to 4 cm (about 1.5 inches) long. The external urethral orifice opens to the outside just anterior to the opening for the vagina. In males, the urethra is much longer, about 20 cm (7 to 8 inches) in length, and transports both urine and semen.

Detailed explanation-3: -The only difference between the female and male urinary system is the length of the urethra, according to Merck Manuals. In females, the urethra is about 1.5 to 2 inches long (3.8 to 5.1 cm) and sits between the clitoris and the vagina.

Detailed explanation-4: -The urethra (from Greek – ourḗthrā) is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the urinary meatus for the removal of urine from the body of both females and males.

Detailed explanation-5: -The urethra opens into the vestibule, the area between the labia minora. The urethral opening sits just in front of the vaginal opening. The urethra is lined by a layer of cells called the epithelium. Glands within the urethra produce mucus.