Cardiovascular
The term cardiovascular refers to the heart (cardio) and the blood vessels (vascular). The cardiovascular system includes:
- Arteries
- Arterioles
- Capillaries
- Heart
- Venules
References
Taber's Medical Dictionary Online website. www.tabers.com/tabersonline. Accessed March 15, 2023.
Heart - section through the middle - illustration
Heart - section through the middle
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Heart - front view - illustration
Heart - front view
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Review Date: 2/2/2023
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