Often, veins run the same course as arteries Important veins of the leg include the internal and external iliac veins, femoral vein, saphenous vein, popliteal vein, tibial veinExceptions are the pulmonary and umbilical veins, both of which carry oxygenated blood to the heartIn contrast to veins, arteries carry blood away from the heart Veins are less muscular than arteries and are often closer to the skinArtery and Vein, cs 40X In many parts of the body, arteries and veins occur in pairs, one (the artery) taking blood to an organ and the other (the vein) returning it to the heart In this image you can see part of an artery (art) and corresponding vein There are several clues you can use to figure out which is which
Human Being Anatomy Blood Circulation Principal Veins And Arteries Image Visual Dictionary
