Trigone

Definition

The trigone is a triangular area located in the bladder's base, formed by the openings of the two ureters and the urethra. It acts as an important landmark in the urinary system, being relatively fixed and less susceptible to stretching compared to other regions of the bladder.

Related terms

Ureters: Tubes that transport urine from each kidney to the bladder.

Urethra: The canal through which urine exits the bladder and leaves the body.

Urinary Bladder: A hollow muscular organ that stores urine before it is excreted out of the body via urination