Vein bursting is a common condition. I would recommend that you discuss this with your doctor as it may be a a sign of an underlying disorder that requires treatment. First of all, everyone occasionally experiences veins bursting. This results in an ecchymosis, or a bruise.
Couplings & Flexible Shafts. Couplings are devices used to connect two shafts together and are divided into two categories: Rigid and Flexible. Both are used for the purpose of transmitting power, rigid couplings being more limited in applications as compared to flexible couplings.
1. mating-the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; the casual couplings of adolescents; the mating of some species occurs only in the spring. pairing, sexual union, union, coupling, conjugation.