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Layers of the heart Flashcards

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3 layers of the heart

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Endocardium, Myocardium, and Pericardium

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Describe the structure of the pericardium

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Thin, squished, balloon like layer with a visceral and parietal pericardium. Serous fluid fills the layer

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Function of the pericardial serous fluid

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Reduces friction as the heart beats

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Auricle of left atrium function

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promote optimal blood flow and stores blood in a reservoir

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