THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is another name for the Epicardium?
A
Inner Surface
B
Muscular Wall
C
Visceral Endocardium
D
Visceral Pericardium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The visceral serous pericardium, also known as the epicardium, covers the myocardium of the heart and can be considered its serosa.

Detailed explanation-2: -The myocardium is the thickest of the three layers, particularly within the left ventricle, and is responsible for the ejection of blood during contractions. The epicardium (visceral pericardium) is responsible for the production of pericardial fluid and the protection of the other heart layers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The part of the visceral layer that covers the heart, but not the great vessels is called the epicardium. As the serous pericardium reflects off various cardiac structures, it forms two sinuses: the transverse sinus and the oblique sinus.

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