Veins and Arteries

Illustration of a cross-sectional view of an Artery and Vein. The inner section is the Lumen with a Valve only in the Vein. Surrounding the Lumen is the Tunica intimacy (endothelium), which is surrounded by the Tunica media (smooth muscle and elastic fibers), and finally surrounded by the Tunica external (connective tissue and elastic fibers).

Cross sectional view of vein vs an arterie

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