What are the main arteries of the body? Illustrations and lists breakdown this major part of your circulatory system.

The cardiovascular system, including the heart, blood and blood vessels, acts as closed transport system for the body.

Arteries are blood vessels. Most carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to various organs and tissues. Arteries are a part of the circulatory system, along with the heart and other blood vessels.

The arteries are strong, muscular, and stretchy, which helps push blood through the circulatory system, and they also help regulate blood pressure. The arteries branch into smaller vessels called ...

Learn about and revise the cardiovascular system with this BBC Bitesize GCSE PE (Edexcel) study guide.