blood vessel anatomy

Synonyms: Vas sanguineum, vein Definition A blood vessel is a hollow organ with a specific cell structure, which is characteristically composed of several wall layers. In the body, blood vessels form a coherent system for the transport of blood, the circulation of blood. They are responsible for the entire oxygen and nutrient transport in the … Blood vessel

Air Vessels The large arteries such as the aorta and its branches are known as air vessels. They typically contain a high proportion of elastic fibres and are therefore of the elastic type. Due to the air vessel function, the pulsating flow generated by the irregular pumping action of the heart is increasingly converted into … Air Vessels | Blood vessel