MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Pericardium. The pericardium is the fibrous sac that surrounds the heart. It can be divided into three layers, the fibrous pericardium, the parietal pericardium, and the visceral pericardium. The parietal and visceral pericardia together form the serous pericardium.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pericardium, also called pericardial sac, is a double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels. It has two layers, an outer layer made of strong inelastic connective tissue (fibrous pericardium), and an inner layer made of serous membrane (serous pericardium).

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The fibrous pericardium is the most superficial layer of the pericardium. It is made up of dense, and loose connective tissue which acts to protect the heart, anchoring it to the surrounding walls, and preventing it from overfilling with blood.