ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY OF THE HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The lining of the chambers of the heart is called the
A
myocardium
B
epicardium
C
endocardium
D
pericardium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The endocardium is the innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart. Its cells are embryologically and biologically similar to the endothelial cells that line blood vessels. The endocardium also provides protection to the valves and heart chambers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Endocardium is the thin inner lining of the heart chambers and also forms the surface of the valves. Myocardium is the thick middle layer of muscle that allows your heart chambers to contract and relax to pump blood to your body. Pericardium is the sac that surrounds your heart.

Detailed explanation-3: -The endocardium is the innermost layer of the heart and lines the chambers and extends over projecting structures such as the valves, chordae tendineae, and papillary muscles.

Detailed explanation-4: -The endocardium is a thin, smooth tissue that makes up the lining of the chambers and valves of the heart. The innermost layer of the heart’s walls, it serves as a barrier between cardiac muscles and the bloodstream and contains necessary blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-5: -The epicardium, or the innermost layer of the pericardium, is the outermost layer of the heart itself. It is composed of mesothelial cells, fat, and connective tissue. It is adjacent to the myocardium, the middle muscular layer. The innermost layer is referred to as the endocardium.

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