An artery (from Greek ἀρτηρία (artēríā)) [1] is a blood vessel in humans and most other animals that takes oxygenated blood away from the heart in the systemic circulation to one or more …

Arteries, a critical part of your cardiovascular system, are blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to your entire body. These tube-like vessels and the muscles inside them ensure your …

2019年2月26日 · Arteries come in a variety of sizes. The largest artery of the body is the aorta, which begins at the heart. As they move further from the heart, arteries branch off and become …

2025年1月21日 · Artery, in human physiology, any of the vessels that, with one exception, carry oxygenated blood and nourishment from the heart to the tissues of the body. The exception, …

Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood from the heart to various parts of the body. Explore what roles different arteries play in our health. Verywell Health's content is for informational …

2022年2月28日 · Arteries are blood vessels. Most carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to various organs and tissues. Arteries are a part of the circulatory system, along with the heart …

2019年5月9日 · An artery is an elastic blood vessel that transports blood away from the heart. Learn about the types of arteries and how they function.

2024年8月1日 · Arteries are muscular tubes that can constrict and dilate to regulate blood flow and blood pressure in the body. From the outside, arteries look like pulsating tubes. They are …

2023年3月6日 · Arteries make up tubelike structures responsible for transporting fluid (i.e., blood for the circulatory system and lymph for the lymphatic system) to and from every organ in the …

Arteries are composed of smooth muscle allowing constriction and dilation through the parasympathetic nervous system [2]. Arteries are deep under the skin. They do not have …