The bladder (or urinary bladder) is an organ that collects urine for excretion in animals.

Bladder may also refer to:

Biology

  • Artificial urinary bladder, in humans
  • Gallbladder, which stores bile for digestion
  • Pig bladder, urinary bladder of a domestic pig, with many human uses
  • Swim bladder, in bony fishes, an internal organ that helps to control buoyancy (homologous to lungs)
  • Urinary bladder (Chinese medicine)

Technology

  • Air bladder effect, a special effect used in filmmaking
  • Fuel bladder, which stores fuels or other industrial liquids
  • Hydration system, sometimes known as a bladder
  • Pneumatic bladder, an old technology with many industrial applications
  • Waterskin, a traditional container for transporting water

Geography

  • Bladder Lake, a lake in Minnesota

See also