Figure 1From: Canine mesenteric artery and vein convey no difference in the content of major contractile proteinsPhase contrast images of cross sections of canine isolated mesenteric artery and vein. Panels A and B represent secondary and tertiary branches of artery, Panels C and D refer to secondary and tertiary branches of vein. The panels depict endothelial layers (E), elastic lamina (I) smooth muscle cells (SM) and tunica adventitia (A). Scale bar applies to all panels.Back to article page