ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY OF THE HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Another name for the visceral pericardium layer is the
A
myocardium
B
endocardium
C
epicardium
D
epimysium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The visceral serous pericardium is covering for the myocardium of the heart and is considered as the serosa of myocardium. It is also known as the epicardium.

Detailed explanation-2: -The visceral serous pericardium, also known as the epicardium, covers the myocardium of the heart and can be considered its serosa. It is largely made of a mesothelium overlying some elastin-rich loose connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -The visceral layer of the serous pericardium is also known as the epicardium.

Detailed explanation-4: -The inner part of the pericardium that closely envelops the heart is, as stated, the epicardium; it is also called the visceral pericardium.

Detailed explanation-5: -Visceral layer of the serous pericardium: This is the innermost layer of your pericardium. It directly covers your heart and the roots of your great vessels. The portion that covers your heart is also known as your epicardium.

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