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Development of the arterial system

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The development of the arterial system can be considered in terms of development of:

  • early blood vessels
  • later organization, development and derivatives of the:
    • branchial arch arteries
    • vitelline arteries
    • umbilical arteries

Development is intimately related to that of the heart.

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