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.
Characteristics of Jasper. Etymology & Historical Origin - Jasper. Jasper is the English version of Caspar, the name assigned to one of the Magi bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus after his birth (Caspar gave the frankincense).