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[MT] Lesson 3: Surgery, Cardiovascular System, Blood & Lymph Systems > Heart Layers > Flashcards

Heart Layers Flashcards

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Endocardium

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Inner layer of heart, which is very smooth and lines chambers of heart

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Myocardium

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Middle layer of heart; thick and composed of cardiac muscle; layer produces heart contraction

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Epicardium

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Outer layer of heart; forms part of pericardium

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Pericardium

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Double-walled outer sac around heart; inner layer of pericardium is the epicardium, outer layer is heart itself; this sac contains pericardial fluid that reduces friction caused by heart beating

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Visceral Pericardium

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Inner layer of pericardium surrounding heart

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Parietal Pericardium

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Outer layer of pericardium surrounding heart

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