Which sex is the worst about washing up? Why is it so important? We’ve got the dirty truth on how and when to wash your hands.
Bladder

The bladder is a balloon-shaped muscle that serves as the storage pouch for urine.
Urine is made in the kidneys and flows from them to the bladder through the ureters. From the bladder, urine flows through the urethra to the outside of the body.
The bladder is part of the urinary tract, along with the kidneys, ureters, and the urethra.
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
Last Updated:
June 28, 2010
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.
Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this
information.
© 1995-2011 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
Hot Topics
- Which Drugstore Tooth Whiteners Work Best?
- Is Your Psoriasis Treatment Working?
- Eating Out? Cut Calories, Heartburn
- 16 Tips for Clear Skin
- Top 12 Dog Behavior Problems
- Generic Drugs: What You Need to Know
- Causes and Cures of Bad Breath
- Depression, Pain & Anxiety: What's the Link?
- How Diabetes Affects Your Teeth
- Ulcerative Colitis: Check Your Symptoms
