Cardiovascular System: Arteries & Veins PDF
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This document provides an overview of the cardiovascular system, focusing on the anatomy of arteries and veins. The material appears to be lecture notes or study guide for an anatomy and physiology class.
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The Cardiovascular System Part I: Arteries & Veins Study the Anatomy for Exam 3.1 & Picture Exam 2 Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL2220 1 Version 03 The Cardiovascular System Basic Anatomy Ov...
The Cardiovascular System Part I: Arteries & Veins Study the Anatomy for Exam 3.1 & Picture Exam 2 Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL2220 1 Version 03 The Cardiovascular System Basic Anatomy Overview – Blood Vessels Blood Vessel Layers: Artery/Vein Contrast: 1. Tunica Externa – Connective Tissue. 1. Arteries Have Thicker Muscle Layers. 2. An External Elastic Membrane. 2. Arteries Under Higher Pressure. 3. Tunica Media – Smooth Muscle & 3. Arteries Maintain Shape. Determines The Diameter Of Vessel. 4. Arteries Have 2 Layers Of Elastic 4. An Internal Elastic Membrane. Membranes: Internal & External. 5. Tunica Intima/Interna – Single Layer Of 5. Veins Have Valves To Prevent Backflow. Endothelium (Simple Squamous). 2 The Cardiovascular System Basic Anatomy Overview – Blood Vessels 3 *SM=Superior Mesenteric IM=Inferior Mesenteric The Cardiovascular System Basic Arterial Anatomy Overview – Blood Vessels Circle of Willis Schematic ! Please Label The Drawing: ! Pcom=Posterior Communicating Artery Acom=Anterior Communicating Artery ICA=Internal Carotid Artery
