Vascular smooth muscle - Definition and Overview

Vascular smooth muscle refers to the particular type of smooth muscle found within, and comprising the majority of the wall of blood vessels.

Arteries have a great deal more smooth muscle within their walls than veins, thus their greater wall thickness. The endothelial lining of each is similar.

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