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Diagram of the female renal system showing kidneys, adrenal glands, and urinary tract organs in their anatomical positions, with labels for major structures including blood vessels, bladder, and uterus.

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Related Topics:: bladder cancer; urinary bladder; swim bladder; ureter

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External Websites

Better Health Channel - Bladder
WebMD - How you can help your Bladder
National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - A healthy bladder: a consensus statement
Verywell Health - The Anatomy of the Bladder
Healthdirect - Bladder