Coverings Surrounding The Heart & Layers Of The Heart Wall Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the outermost protective layer surrounding the heart?
A
Fibrous Pericardium
2
Q
What layer lines the inner surface of the fibrous pericardium?
A
Parietal Layer of the Serous Pericardium
3
Q
What is the fluid-filled space between the parietal and ______ layer… called?
A
Pericardial Cavity
4
Q
What is the layer that directly covers the surface of the heart?
A
Visceral Layer of the Serous Pericardium (Epicardium)
5
Q
What is the muscular middle layer of the heart wall?
A
Myocardium
6
Q
What is the innermost layer lining the heart chambers and valves?
A
Endocardium
