Structure-Function.org

Blood vessels

« Back to Cardiovascular System main

Arteries and veins are hollow tubes that distribute a fluid medium, blood, throughout the body. Whereas arteries transport blood away from the heart to capillaries, veins transport blood from capillaries back to the heart.


Sponsorship opportunities

Placeholder with some random Latin text

Check back soon...

Plaque Models

View of a blood vessel plaque model with structures labeled by letters and numbers

Arteries, Upper