The smallest divisions of the arteries located between the muscular arteries and the capillaries.
The circulation of the BLOOD through the microvascular network lying between the ARTERIOLES and VENULES. This network includes CAPILLARIES, metarterioles, and ARTERIOVENOUS ANASTOMOSES; and the flow of blood through this network.
The minute vessels that connect the arterioles and venules.
The minute vessels that collect blood from the capillary plexuses and join together to form veins.