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Vascular Plexus
A large network of blood vessels within the vascular system.
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Anastomosis
A connecting channel(s) among blood vessels.
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Tunica Externa
The outer connective tissue layer of a blood vessel.
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Tunica Media
The middle smooth muscle layer of a blood vessel.
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Tunica Intima
The inner endothelium that lines the blood vessels.
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Artery
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
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Arteriole
A small diameter artery that branches into capillaries.
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Capillary Network
A network of small blood vessels for exchange of materials between blood and tissue cells.
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Vein
A blood vessel that carries blood to the heart.
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Superficial Veins
Veins located immediately deep to the skin.
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Venous Sinuses
Blood-filled spaces between two layers of tissue.
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Common Carotid Artery
An artery that travels superiorly along the neck to supply blood to the head and neck.
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Subclavian Artery
An artery that supplies blood to the upper extremity and parts of the neck.
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Lingual Artery
An artery that supplies structures superior to the hyoid bone including the tongue.
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Facial Artery
An artery that supplies blood to the face in various regions.
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Maxillary Artery
The largest terminal branch of the external carotid artery that supplies the maxillary region.
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Anterior Superior Alveolar Artery
An artery that supplies the pulp of the maxillary anterior teeth.
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Inferior Alveolar Artery
An artery that supplies the lower jaw and teeth.
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Mental Artery
An artery that supplies the chin and exits the mandibular canal.
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Nasopalatine Branch
A branch of the sphenopalatine artery that supplies the anterior hard palate.
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