APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The serous pericardium is a layer of serosa that lines the fibrous pericardium (parietal layer), which is reflected around the roots of the great vessels to cover the entire surface of the heart (visceral layer).

Detailed explanation-2: -The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. Problems with the pericardium include: Pericarditis-an inflammation of the sac.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pericardium is a double-layer-fibrous outermost layer and serous innermost layer-sac of fibroelastic/fibroserous tissue encasing the heart, anchoring it to the mediastinum (a passageway for many structures that pass through the thorax), and forming a cavity filled with a serous fluid.

Detailed explanation-4: -The epicardium is the outer layer that contains blood vessels. The myocardium is the middle layer that is composed of contractile tissues. The endocardium is the innermost layer and composes the valves, inner lining of the chambers, and contains vessels and nerves.