Microscopic Anatomy of Arterial Wall

Question 1

thin, consisting of a surface layer of smooth endothelium, base membrane and connective tissue

Answer 1

tunica intima/ inner layer

Question 2

thicker, compoased of smooth muscle and connective tissue, largely of the elastic type

Answer 2

tunica media/ intermediate layer

Question 3

somewhat thinner than media, contains fibrous connective tissue, some muscle fibers

Answer 3

tunica externa/ outer layer

Question 4

adventitial layer contains the

Answer 4

vasa vasorum

Question 5

tiny vessels that carry blood to the wall of the arteries

Answer 5

vasa varosum