The female urethral opening, also known as the meatus, is typically about 3 to 5 millimeters wide. This is roughly the size of a grain of rice.
The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In women, the urethra is much shorter than in men, which is why urinary tract infections are more common in women.
Here are some additional details about the female urethra:
- Location: The urethral opening is located just above the vaginal opening and below the clitoris.
- Function: The urethra's primary function is to eliminate urine from the body.
- Structure: The urethra is lined with a mucous membrane that helps to protect it from infection.
