THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which layer of the following serves the dual purpose of forming the inner layer of the pericardium and forming the outermost wall of the heart?

A	fibrous pericardium
B	parietal pericardium
C	visceral pericardium
D	myocardium

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The layer of the heart or pericardium serves the dual purpose of lining the pericardium and forming the outermost wall of the heart is the C. visceral pericardium (epicardium).

Detailed explanation-2: -The epicardium refers to both the outer layer of the heart and the inner layer of the serous visceral pericardium, which is attached to the outer wall of the heart.

Detailed explanation-3: -In between the parietal pericardium and visceral pericardium is the pericardial cavity. The pericardial cavity is filled with a plasma-like fluid that helps to separate the two layers of the serous membrane.

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