Vein Vessel Cross Section

This image shows a representation of a sectioned vein, and is especially useful alongside our image of an elastic artery. While walls are thick and strong, the veins walls are not nearly as thick as those of the artery, due to the significantly less pressure that exists in the venous system. A valve can be seen inside the vein, a feature that presents backflow in veins as their contents are pushed along.

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