Blood flows from the heart to the body and back to the heart. This nonstop flow is called circulation. Blood flows through blood vessels. These are hollow muscular tubes. There are 3 main types of blood vessels:
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Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
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Veins return oxygen-poor blood to the heart.
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Capillaries are tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins. Capillaries have thin walls that let oxygen and nutrients pass through them to your body parts. They also allow waste products to move from your body parts to the blood.
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