Which layer of the heart wall is the thickest?
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The question is asking which layer of the heart wall is the thickest among the given options. It tests knowledge on heart anatomy.
Answer
myocardium
The final answer is myocardium.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is myocardium.
More Information
The myocardium is the middle layer of the heart wall, composed primarily of cardiac muscle cells. This layer is responsible for the heart's contractile function, pumping blood throughout the body.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Layers of the heart - cincinnatichildrens.org
- Layers of the heart: Epicardium, myocardium, endocardium | Kenhub - kenhub.com
- 17.1C: Layers of the Heart Walls - Medicine LibreTexts - med.libretexts.org
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