Posterior bladder neck

What does "Posterior bladder neck" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "posterior bladder neck" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific part of the bladder. The bladder is a balloon-like organ that stores urine in the body. The "neck" of the bladder is the area that connects the bladder to the tube that carries urine out of the body, known as the urethra. The "posterior" part of the bladder neck refers to the back part of this area.

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