Histology of Elastic Artery

This video gives an overview of histology of the elastic artery with the help of different stained sections that help elaborate the elastic fibers present in the tunica media. Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 0:34 - Three layers of blood vessels 1:09 - Why are they called elastic arteries? 2:14 - Modified smooth muscle cells 2:28 - Vasa vasorum 3:15 - Orcein stained slide of elastic artery