MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The epicardium is part of the pericardium. It is the innermost layer and is referred to as the visceral layer of the serous pericardium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epicardium. The epicardium (visceral pericardium) is a serous membrane (serosa) of variable thickness, forming the outermost tunic of the heart. The connective tissue portion of this layer lies adjacent to the myocardium and is covered by a simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium) that faces the pericardial space.

Detailed explanation-3: -Serous pericardium The inner visceral layer that directly covers the organs in the cavity, that is, the heart. It is also called the epicardium as it is the outer covering of the heart.