capillary

blood capillary

Any of the smallest blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules.

Type	Vessel
Parent Structure	blood microvessel
Latin Name	blood capillary
FMA ID	63194

Sub-structures

capillary of anorectum Vessel capillary of brain Vessel capillary of colon Vessel capillary of small intestine Vessel capillary system of liver Vessel chorionic terminal villous capillary Vessel coronary capillary Vessel kidney capillary Vessel respiratory system capillary Vessel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capillary?

Any of the smallest blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules.

What is the Latin name for the capillary?

The Latin name for the capillary is blood capillary.

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