MEDICAL
HEART AND PERICARDIUM
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Question
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The layer of the heart wall synonymous with the visceral layer of the serous pericardium is ____
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myocardium
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endocardium
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epicardium
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parietal layer of the serous pericardium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The epicardium is the outermost layer of the heart. It is actually the visceral layer of the serous pericardium, which adheres to the myocardium of the heart.
Detailed explanation-2: -The inner (visceral) layer of the serous pericardium lines the outer surface of the heart itself. Between the two layers of the serous pericardium is the pericardial cavity, which contains pericardial fluid. It is this fluid that provides lubrication between the two layers, and allows the heart to expand and contract.
Detailed explanation-3: -The visceral layer of the serous pericardium is also known as the epicardium.
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