GENERAL ANATOMY
ANATOMY OF THE HEART
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parietal pericardium
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fibrous pericardium
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visceral pericardium
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visceral pleural membrane
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Detailed explanation-1: -The heart wall is made up of three tissue layers: the epicardium, the myocardium, and the endocardium. The epicardium, which is the outermost layer, is also known as the visceral pericardium because it is also the inner wall of the pericardium.
Detailed explanation-2: -The outer layer of the heart wall is the epicardium, the middle layer is the myocardium, and the inner layer is the endocardium.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pericardium, visceral: The double inner layer of the pericardium. One layer of the visceral pericardium closely adheres to the heart, and the other lines the inner surface of the outer (parietal) pericardium. The intervening space is filled with pericardial fluid. Also known as epicardium.
Detailed explanation-4: -The layer of mesothelium investing the outer surface of the heart is referred to as the visceral pericardium or epicardium.