uvula vesicae


u·vu·la of blad·der

[TA] a slight projection into the cavity of the bladder, usually more prominent in old men, just behind the urethral opening, marking the location of the middle lobe of the prostate. Synonym(s): uvula vesicae [TA], Lieutaud uvula

uvula vesicae

A median projection of mucous membrane of the urinary bladder located immediately anterior to the orifice of the urethra. See also: uvula