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The structure of the large artery consists of three major distinct layers: the intima, the media and the adventitia. The intima is the innermost layer, covered by a monolayer of endothelial cells on the luminal side and a sheet of internal elastic lamina on the peripheral side. The media is rich in smooth muscle cells and the adventitia consists of connective tissues.
