5 Questions
What is the outer part of the pericardium called?
Fibrous pericardium
Which part of the mediastinum does the heart lie in?
Middle mediastinum
What are the functions of the pericardium?
Protection and lubrication
Which textbook is authored by Keith Moore, Aurther Dalley, & Anne Agur?
Clinically Oriented Anatomy – 7th ed.
What encloses the heart and is composed of two types of tissues?
Serous pericardium
Study Notes
Pericardium
- The outer part of the pericardium is called the fibrous pericardium.
- The heart lies in the middle mediastinum.
Functions of Pericardium
- The pericardium has several functions, including:
- Reducing friction between the heart and surrounding tissues
- Anchoring the heart to the sternum and diaphragm
- Preventing the heart from over-expanding
- Protecting the heart from infection
Anatomy Textbook
- The textbook "Clinically Oriented Anatomy" is authored by Keith Moore, Aurther Dalley, and Anne Agur.
Heart Encapsulation
- The heart is enclosed by the pericardium, a sac composed of two types of tissues: fibrous and serous.
Test your knowledge on the pericardium and clinical correlations related to the heart with this quiz. Recommended textbooks for further study are "Clinical Anatomy by Regions - 9th ed." by Richard S. Snell, "Principles of Human Anatomy - 13th ed." by Gerard Tortora & Mark Nielsen, and "Clinically Oriented Anatomy - 7th ed." by Keith Moore, Aurther Dalley, & Anne Agur.
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