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Key facts about the major arteries, veins and nerves of the body; Head and neck: Arteries: brachiocephalic trunk, subclavian, common carotid, external carotid, internal carotid arteries Veins: internal jugular, external jugular, anterior jugular, subclavian and brachiocephalic veins
Veins are blood vessels located throughout your body that collect oxygen-poor blood and return it to your heart. Veins are part of your circulatory system.
Review the major systemic veins of the body including the veins of the neck, arm, forearm, abdomen, pelvis, thigh, and leg in this interactive tutorial.
The main vein in your body is the vena cava. The superior vena cava is in the upper right part of your chest. It carries blood from your head, neck, arms and chest back to your heart.
Your venous system is a network of veins that carry blood back to your heart from other organs. We’ll explain the basic structure of a vein before diving into different types of veins and...
The Three Major Types of Blood Vessels: Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries. Blood vessels flow blood throughout the body. Arteries transport blood away from the heart. Veins return blood back toward the heart. Capillaries surround body cells and tissues to deliver and absorb oxygen, nutrients, and other substances.
Learn about the major veins of the body. Discover blood vessels, including arteries and veins. Read about vein anatomy, valves, and the venous system.
The venules and veins returning blood to the heart. The function and structure of each segment of the peripheral vascular system vary depending on the organ it supplies. Aside from capillaries, blood vessels are all made of three layers: The adventitia or outer layer which provides structural support and shape to the vessel.
Veins are a type of blood vessel that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from various parts of the body. Explore how different veins look, work, and help support the cardiovascular system.
Figure 1. The major arteries in the body. Figure 2. The major veins in the.