Muscular arteries are arteries with smaller lumen containing more smooth muscle and are capable of vasoconstriction and vasodilation. They branch from the elastic arteries and distribute blood to the various regions of the body.
â¢ JASPER (noun). The noun JASPER has 1 sense: 1. an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone. Familiarity information: JASPER used as a noun is very rare. JASPER (noun). The noun JASPER has 1 sense: 1. an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone. Familiarity information: JASPER used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionaries - Smith's Bible Dictionary - Jasper, Jasper, [N] [E] a precious stone frequently noticed in Scripture. It was the last of the twelve inserted in the high priests breastplate, ( Exodus 28:20 ; 39:13 ) and the first of the twelve used in the foundations of the new Jerusalem.