MEDICAL
HEART AND PERICARDIUM
Question
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The visceral pericardium is also called the
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myocardium
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epicardium
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endocardium
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parietal pericardium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The pericardium is a dual-layered structure enveloping the heart and proximal great vessels. It consists of an inner visceral pericardium (also called the epicardium when in contact with the myocardium), and an outer parietal pericardium, composed of layers of collagen fibrils and elastin fibers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Epicardium also known as pericardium is the outermost double layer of the heart. Epicardium can be referred to as the inner and outer layer of pericardium. This forms a sac like structure around the heart and is filled with pericardium fluid.
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