Anatomy Of The Heart (pericardium)

Question 1

The heart lies in the —-, and is formed by the —-

Answer 1

Pericardial cavity, pericardium

Question 2

Pericardium consists up two layers:

Answer 2

Fibrous pericardium and serous pericardium

Question 3

Fibrous pericardium is the — of the pericardium and is composed of —, — connective tissue

Answer 3

Outer layer, tough, fibrous

Question 4

—– is the inner layer and consist of —- – with a —- of connective tissue

Answer 4

Serous pericardium, flat epithelial cells, thin layer

Question 5

Serous membrane consist op two parts:

Answer 5

Visceral and parietal pericardium

Question 6

—— lines the fibrous pericardium

Answer 6

Parietal pericardium

Question 7

—- cover the heart surface

Answer 7

Visceral pericardium

Question 8

The —– —-, located between the visceral and parietal pericardia is filled with a thin layer of —– —- produced by the serous pericardium.

Answer 8

Pericardial cavity, pericardial fluid

Question 9

The —- —- helps reduce friction as the heart mores within the pericardial

Answer 9

Pericardial fluid