artery – Anatomy System – Human Body Anatomy diagram and chart images

Muscular and Elastic Artery Arteriole

Muscular arteries like femoral or radial distribute blood flow via thick tunica media of smooth muscle regulating resistance through vasoconstriction or dilation, elastic arteries like aorta buffer pulsatile flow with…

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Iliac Artery Branches Chart

The common iliac arteries branch from abdominal aorta bifurcation at L4, each dividing into external iliac supplying lower limb via femoral and internal iliac feeding pelvis. Internal branches include superior…

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Major Systemic Artery

Major systemic arteries begin with ascending aorta giving coronaries, arch branching brachiocephalic, left common carotid, left subclavian, then descending thoracic supplying intercostals, abdominal continuing as celiac, mesenteric, renal, gonadal, iliacs,…

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Comparison of Artery and Vein

A side-by-side vascular comparison highlights the structural differences between arteries and veins. Thick muscular walls, narrow lumens, and elastic layers are shown in arteries, while veins appear thinner with wider…

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Iliac Artery Anatomy Image

The common iliac arteries originate from the abdominal aorta. The internal iliac artery supplies the peritoneum, gluteal region and the walls and viscera of the pelvis. This article will discuss…

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Hypogastric Artery Image

The hypogastric artery, also called the iliac artery, provides blood flow to the organs in your pelvis. You have an abdominal aorta, which is a large artery that travels down…

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Artery And Vein Image

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Location Of Carotid Artery Image

One carotid artery is located on each side of your neck. When your doctor puts their hands on your neck to detect a pulse, they're feeling one of your carotid…

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Carotid Artery Location Image

One carotid artery is located on each side of your neck. When your doctor puts their hands on your neck to detect a pulse, they're feeling one of your carotid…

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Celiac Artery Function Image

Celiac artery. Dr Sonam Vadera and Dr Donna D'Souza ◉ et al. Celiac artery, also known as the celiac axis or celiac trunk, is a major visceral artery in the…

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