Distribution and functional significance of muscle islands in the tunica media of the aorta in the goat (Capra hircus)

The presence of muscle islands in the tunica media of elastic arteries has been reported in both large and small ruminants. According to some authors, these islands can have a certain influence on the physical-mechanical properties and the pattern of diseases in the aortic wall. The aim of the curr...

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Main Authors: Melania Crisan, Cosmin-Rareș Cret, Radu Constantinescu, Calin Latiu, Mircea Cipou, Cristian Olimpiu Martonoș, Aurel Damian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca 2024-04-01
Series:Cluj Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:https://clujveterinaryjournal.ro/index.php/cvj/article/view/60