PHYSICAL WELLNESS

your high-powered delivery routes

arteries

Arteries are like the main highways of your circulatory system, carrying oxygen-rich blood from your heart to every part of your body. Their thick, muscular walls help them handle high pressure and keep blood flowing efficiently.

  • Transport oxygenated blood from the heart to tissues and organs

  • Maintain blood pressure and flow using their muscular walls

  • Help distribute nutrients and hormones throughout the body

  • Absorb the pressure of each heartbeat and smooth out blood flow

ARTERY BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for artery-related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Artery - Blood vessel carrying oxygen-rich blood away from the heart

Aorta - The largest artery, directly receiving blood from the heart

Coronary Arteries - Arteries that supply the heart muscle itself

Arterioles - Small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries

Pulse - The rhythmic expansion of an artery as blood is pumped through it

WHAT THE ARTERIES WORKS WITH

arteries + OTHER SYSTEMS

  1. Heart → Pumps blood into arteries under pressure

  2. Capillaries → Connect arteries to tissues for nutrient and oxygen exchange

  3. Veins → Receive blood from capillaries and return it to the heart

  4. Muscles & Organs → Receive oxygen and nutrients through arterial blood

  5. Nervous System → Signals arteries to constrict or dilate as needed for blood pressure

HealthY ARTERIES…


Healthy arteries keep blood flowing smoothly under pressure, delivering oxygen and nutrients efficiently. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, stress management, and avoiding smoking support strong, flexible arteries.