Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 18 - The Cardiovascular System: The Heart - Review Questions - Page 690: 11

Answer

The pericardium has a fibrous layers and a serous layer. The outermost layer is connective tissue that protects the heart and keeps it stable with the surrounding structures. The serous layer lines the fibrous layer as the parietal serous pericardium also the base of the heart and its surface is a visceral serous pericardium. This surface is the outermost layer which is the epicardium.

Work Step by Step

The pericardium has a fibrous layers and a serous layer. The outermost layer is connective tissue that protects the heart and keeps it stable with the surrounding structures. The serous layer lines the fibrous layer as the parietal serous pericardium also the base of the heart and its surface is a visceral serous pericardium. This surface is the outermost layer which is the epicardium.
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