Such clots form in the body's circulatory system in veins or arteries, which are responsible for transporting blood throughout the body and to vital organs.

Arteries are blood vessels. Most carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to various organs and tissues. Arteries are a part of the circulatory system, along with the heart and other blood vessels.

Your body's circulatory system is a wondrous thing. It's made up of blood vessels that carry blood to and from your heart and also pumps blood to your lungs so you can breathe. It helps grow and ...