KnowraVascular smooth muscleLinked fromLinked fromThe 14 pages that link to Vascular smooth muscle, each with the reason it gives.All 14Broader topic 5Related 6Narrower topic 1Compared with 2EndotheliumCompared with: Unlike the luminal endothelium, these cells form a deeper layer that constricts or relaxes vessels.PericyteCompared with: Both cell types influence vessel caliber, but pericytes occupy smaller vessels and have distinct anatomy.