Learn about the anatomy of the heart and how its chambers, valves, and vessels work together to maintain effective blood circulation throughout the body to sustain life.

It’s time to rewrite the anatomy books: a new kind of blood vessel has been discovered in our bones. These previously unknown vessels cross from the bones’ surface to their internal cavity and ...

Blood vessels at the base of the head, just under the jaw bone, kept getting larger and larger, as more of the dye entered, and before the fluid pooled in reservoirs.

When blood vessels connect to each other during development, oxygen is transported by the blood vessels and the environment becomes normoxic. The researchers have found that oxygen is the second ...

Many cranial nerves and blood vessels pass through the temporal bone. Injuries to this bone can cause a loss of function in the facial muscles, as well as hearing loss and heavy bleeding.

Learn the differences between arteries and veins, the body's two main types of blood vessels, with a focus on their function and structure. Healthline Health Conditions ...

Blood vessels at the base of the head, just under the jaw bone, kept getting larger and larger, as more of the dye entered, and before the fluid pooled in reservoirs.