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If arteries were as exposed as veins are, what do u think would happen if you got a cut?
Our bodies try protect the major organs and vital parts from harm. Veins on the other hand aren't AS important as arteries therefore the body can take the risk of veins being more exposed.
Examples: The sternum and rib cage protect our lungs and heart and our skull protects our brain.
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Why do deep veins accompany arteries?
They accompany arteries with a top hat and sometimes a walking cane...hope this helps
What color are arteries?
arteries are red. veins are blue to whoever said the opposite.
What is the color of aorta?
the color of aorta isRed. In the veins, its a deep maroon.
Why are arteries buried deep in the body?
Due to ventricular systole, the blood flows through arteries under pressure in a jerky motion. So it is better for the arteries to be placed deeply as lot of blood loss can occur when damaged if they are placed close to the skin.
The femoral artery branches into what 2 arteries?
deep femoral and femoral circumflex
Why are arteries found deep within the body and veins are found closer to the surface of the body?
arteries and veins are found throughout the body. arteries carry blood away from the heart and veins carry it to the heart
What are the little veins called that are close to the skin that start with an A?
The smallest blood vessels are called capillaries. The next largest are veins. The largest are arteries. Arteries are deeper in the body than veins and capillaries, which are closer to the skin. Some veins are also deep within the body. There is no type of blood vessel starting with the letter "A" that is close to the skin.
Why do deep veins accompany arteries?
They accompany arteries with a top hat and sometimes a walking cane...hope this helps
Which type of blood vessels does the blood flow away from the heart in?
Blood flows away from the heart in arteries, and towards the heart in veins.
Why are arteries found deep within the body and veins are found closer to the surface?
Arteries are not close to the surface in most places on the body because they need to be protected. But there are many places, called endangerment sites, where they are close to the surface, so health care workers need to be cautious when working in these areas. Usually, in most place on the body arteries and veins are close together, so are nerves.
What deep veins drain the forearm?
The deep veins that drain the forearm are the radial veins and ulnar veins. These veins run alongside the radial and ulnar arteries respectively, and eventually join to form the brachial veins. The brachial veins then merge to form the axillary vein, which continues the drainage pathway.
Why do your veins come out on top of foot?
Because the veins in your foot are not as deep as other veins in your body are.
Are arteries buried deep in the body tissue?
Arteries are generally located deeper in the body compared to veins, especially in the limbs, where they are often protected by muscle and other tissues. However, their exact position can vary depending on the specific artery and the region of the body. Some arteries, such as those in the neck and wrist, are closer to the surface and more accessible. Overall, while many arteries are deeper, they are not uniformly buried in body tissue.
When you cut yourself, where does the blood come from?
Depends, how deep. On the skin surface you are looking at capillaries and small veins. Past the skin, you are looking at bigger veins and arteries.
How deep are the arteries in your wrist Am I seeing the veins or the arteries when I look at my wrist How deep would I have to cut to hit an artery?
The Related Links section has a link to a website that has a diagram of the arm.The bluish blood vessels visible when you look at your wrist are veins. The arteries are deeper and not located particularly near the veins. Gray's Anatomy has a transverse section of the wrist; if you look at it you'll see you'd have to cut fairly deeply to hit one of the arteries, and the other is buried behind a ligament.
Why is it important for arteries to be buried deep in the body?
Because the arteries carry blood away from the heart.
Why is the important for arteries to be buried deep in the body?
Because the arteries carry blood away from the heart.
