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Cross-sectional anatomical illustration of the male pelvis showing the urinary bladder, urethra, and surrounding structures. The image labels key parts including the bladder, neck of bladder, prostate, prostatic urethra, bulbospongiosus muscle, and associated muscles, glands, and fascia.

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