trigone

(noun)

A triangle-shaped part of an organ, such as the bottom of the bladder.

Related Terms

  • reflex
  • vagina
  • urine

Examples of trigone in the following topics:

  • Urinary Bladder

    • The ureters enter the bladder diagonally from its dorsolateral floor in an area called the trigone, which is a triangle-shaped anatomical region.
    • The urethra exits at the lowest point of the triangle of the trigone.
  • Development of the Urinary System

    • The lower ends of the metanephric ducts are incorporated into the wall of the urogenital sinus and form the trigone of the bladder.
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