Bladder: Structure, Function, Capacity
What is the urinary bladder? The urinary bladder, colloquially called “bladder” for short, is an expandable hollow organ in which the body temporarily stores urine. It is emptied voluntarily from time to time (micturition). The maximum capacity of the human bladder is 900 to 1,500 milliliters. As it fills, the bladder enlarges, which is possible … Bladder: Structure, Function, Capacity