artery

Medical term Routine Blood Collections

A vessel carrying blood away from the heart under high pressure. It pulses when palpated, which helps the phlebotomist avoid it.

Sources

• Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 20 Key Terms · OpenStax
• Biology of the Blood Vessels · Merck Manual Consumer Version (Merck & Co.)
• Chang J, et al. Standards and Practice Guidelines for Venous Blood Collection: Consensus Recommendations from the Korean Society for Laboratory Medicine. Ann Lab Med 2025;45(4):343-357 (PMC12187494) · Annals of Laboratory Medicine via PubMed Central

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