The arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body. Each artery is a muscular tube lined by smooth tissue and has three layers: The intima, the inner layer lined by View Diagram Artery Diagram Image
The superior mesenteric artery plays a vital role in keeping the digestive system healthy and functioning. If the artery clogs with plaque or develops a clot, blood flow to digestive organs slows. Rarely, the superior mesenteric artery presses against a View Diagram Mesenteric Artery Image
The celiac artery, which is also referred to as the celiac trunk, is a major branch of the abdominal aorta. At the top of the hip bones, the abdominal aorta branches into the common iliac arteries that supply oxygenated blood View Diagram Celiac Artery Branches Image
