Layers Of The Heart Wall Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first layer of the heart wall and describe it?
A
Epicardium
-outermost layer also known as the visceral pericardium
-mostly connective tissue
2
Q
What is the second layer of the heart wall and describe it
A
Myocardium
-middle layer
-mostly cardiac muscle
3
Q
What is the third layer of the heart wall and describe it
A
Endocardium
-inner ,Ayer also known as the endothelium
