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What is the name of the sac that encloses the heart?
What is the name of the sac that encloses the heart?
- Epicardium
- Myocardium
- Endocardium
- Pericardium (correct)
What is the middle layer of the heart wall composed of?
What is the middle layer of the heart wall composed of?
- Cardiac muscle tissue (correct)
- Connective tissue
- Smooth muscle tissue
- Skeletal muscle tissue
What is the condition where the pericardium becomes inflamed?
What is the condition where the pericardium becomes inflamed?
- Myocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Pericarditis (correct)
- Cardiac tamponade
Where is the heart located within the body?
Where is the heart located within the body?
Which of these is NOT a layer of the heart wall?
Which of these is NOT a layer of the heart wall?
Flashcards
Pericardium
Pericardium
The heart's protective outer layer, providing structural support.
Myocardium
Myocardium
The middle layer of the heart wall, made of specialized muscle tissue that contracts to pump blood.
Epicardium
Epicardium
The innermost layer of the heart wall, forming the smooth inner lining.
Pericarditis
Pericarditis
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Heart's location
Heart's location
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