The Circulatory System

any blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart

Atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries, can restrict blood flow and lead to serious health issues like heart attacks and strokes.

a small blood vessel that connects arteries to capillaries, regulating blood flow and blood pressure in the body

the red liquid that the heart pumps through the body, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues

Donating blood can save lives and help those in need.

any tube structure inside the body through which blood can circulate, such as a vein, artery, etc.

The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged blood vessel to restore proper circulation.

(anatomy) any of the small and thin-walled branching blood vessels that connect the arterioles and venules

a small blood vessel that connects larger arteries to capillaries, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products in the body

a small blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from capillaries to larger veins

any of the three large veins in the neck that carry blood from the head and face

any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart

Veins help move blood from the legs and arms back to the heart.

(biology) the colorless liquid part of the blood in which the blood cells are suspended

the main artery that carries highly oxygenated blood from the heart, which has circulated through the lungs, to the rest of the body

one of the many cells of red color carrying oxygen in the body

Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.

a forearm vein often used for blood draws and IV catheter insertion

a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the forearm and hand

a major blood vessel in the forearm that delivers oxygenated blood to the hand and fingers

the blood vessel that transports deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation

any of four blood vessels responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the lungs back to the heart

a major artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the abdominal organs

a blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the liver to the inferior vena cava

a blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the kidneys to the heart

a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the kidneys

a vein that drains blood from the gonads (ovaries in females or testes in males) and carries it back to the heart

an artery that supplies blood to the gonads (ovaries in females or testes in males) in order to support their normal function

a large blood vessel that arises from the abdominal aorta and branches into the left and right iliac arteries

a large blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs, pelvis, and abdominal organs back to the heart

a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the lower extremities of the body

a major blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities back to the heart

a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the pelvic region and its surrounding structures in the human body

a major blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the pelvis and its surrounding structures back to the heart

a major blood vessel in the human body that supplies oxygenated blood to the brainstem and posterior regions of the brain

a vital blood vessel that delivers oxygenated blood to the brain and is located in the neck

a vital blood vessel in the neck that delivers oxygenated blood to structures outside the skull

a major superficial vein in the neck that drains blood from the scalp and face

a major vein in the neck that carries deoxygenated blood from the brain, face, and neck back to the heart

a blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain and spinal cord through the vertebrae of the neck

a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the head and neck regions of the human body

a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper body, including the arms, neck, and chest

a large blood vessel that collects deoxygenated blood from the upper body and carries it back to the heart

an arm vein located near the surface of the skin, responsible for draining blood from the hand, forearm, and lateral aspects of the arm

a major blood vessel that supplies the upper arm and shoulder region

a major vein located in the armpit region that drains deoxygenated blood from the upper limb and returns it to the heart

a large vein that transports deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart

a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart

he portion of the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the lower body

a blood vessel in the upper arm that carries oxygenated blood to the muscles and tissues of the arm

a large vein located in the arm that carries deoxygenated blood from the hand to the axillary vein

a small, cell-like structure in the blood that helps in clotting and preventing excessive bleeding

a major superficial vein in the leg responsible for returning deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities to the heart

a superficial vein located in the lower leg that plays a role in returning blood from the foot and lateral aspect of the leg back to the heart

a major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the lower limb

a major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the lower limb

the major artery located behind the knee that supplies blood to the lower leg and foot

a major vein located behind the knee that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower leg back to the heart

an artery that supplies blood to the front of the leg and foot, and is a branch of the popliteal artery located behind the knee

an artery that supplies blood to the posterior (back) part of the leg and foot, and is one of the two main branches of the popliteal artery located behind the knee

a blood vessel in the lower leg that carries deoxygenated blood from the lateral side of the leg back to the heart

an artery that supplies blood to the lateral (outer) part of the leg and foot, and is one of the two main branches of the popliteal artery located behind the knee

a vein that accompanies the anterior tibial artery and helps to drain blood from the front of the leg and foot, and carries it back towards the heart

a small blood vessel in the kidneys that supplies oxygenated blood to the renal cortex

a vein that accompanies the posterior tibial artery and helps to drain blood from the back of the leg and foot, and carries it back towards the heart

a foot vein that collects blood from the toes and top of the foot, serving as a drainage point for venous blood returning from the foot

a thin-walled tube that carries lymph, a clear fluid containing immune cells and waste products

a network of small blood vessels that reside in the outermost layer of the eye

a small blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the tissues of the fingers and toes

a large artery that stretches and recoils to accommodate blood flow from the heart, helping to maintain blood pressure

a type of artery that has thick walls composed of smooth muscle, allowing it to regulate blood flow to specific organs or tissues

a specialized blood cell responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body