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Circulatory System

View these illustrations to learn about the circulatory system (blood vessels).

  • Click on a thumbnail for a larger view.
  • Click on "PDF" to download the Acrobat version of each illustration (great for making transparencies).
  • Click on "HIC Topic" to link to our Heart Information Center (HIC) for a more detailed description of each illustration.
  • Click on "Flash" or "Animated GIF" to view an animated illustration. (Click here to download Flash Player.)

Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System
PDF, HIC Topic

View the circulatory system in action.

Circulatory System
Flash

Blood Vessels of the Heart: Coronary Arteries

Blood Vessels of the Heart: Coronary Arteries
PDF, HIC Topic

Blood Vessels of the Heart: Coronary Arteries

Blood Vessels of the Heart: Coronary Arteries
Flash

Blood Vessels (Arteries) of the Head and Upper Torso

Blood Vessels (Arteries) of the Head and Upper Torso
PDFHIC Topic

Blood Vessels (Veins) of the Head and Upper Torso

Blood Vessels (Veins) of the Head and Upper Torso
PDF, HIC Topic

Blood Vessels of the Torso

Blood Vessels of the Torso
PDF, HIC Topic

Blood Vessels of the Arm

Blood Vessels of the Arm
PDF, HIC Topic

Blood Vessels of the Leg

Blood Vessels of the Leg
PDF, HIC Topic

The Blood

The Blood
PDF, HIC Topic

Cutaway view of a blood vessel.

Blood Vessel Cutaway View
Animated GIF

Vascular System of the Heart

Vascular System of the Heart
PDF, HIC Topic

Oxygen Transfer Process

Oxygen Transfer Process
Animated GIF

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Updated September 2008

 

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