THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what is the inner lining of the heart called
A
endocardium
B
myocardium
C
emdometrium
D
pericardium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The endocardium is the innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart. Its cells are embryologically and biologically similar to the endothelial cells that line blood vessels. The endocardium also provides protection to the valves and heart chambers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. Endocardial cells are specialized endothelial cells that, during embryogenesis, form a lining on the inside of the developing heart, which is maintained throughout life.

Detailed explanation-3: -From the outside in, the heart is enveloped by the fibrous and serous pericardium. The myocardium separates the serous pericardium from the epicardium. The endocardium then separates the myocardium from the internal cavity of the heart.

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