Why are arteries found deep within the body and veins are found closer to the surface?
Arteries are not close to the surface in most places on the body
because they need to be protected. But there are many places,
called endangerment sites, where they are close to the surface, so
health care workers need to be cautious when working in these
areas. Usually, in most place on the body arteries and veins are
close together, so are nerves.