Pericardium

Question 1

Pericardium is defined as

Answer 1

fibro-serous membrane that
encloses the heart & roots of the great
vessels

Question 2

Pericardium occupies ____mediastinum

Answer 2

Middle 2nd-6th costal cartilage infant of T5 and T8

Question 3

2 Parts of the Pericardium are ______ and _______

Answer 3

1. Fibrous
2. Serous

Question 4

The fibrous part of the Pericardium function

Answer 4

Restrict excessive movements of the heart as a whole

Question 5

The serous part of the Pericardium function

Answer 5

It acts as a lubricated container in which the different parts of the heart can contract

Question 6

2 Parts of the Serous Pericardium are ____ and ____

Answer 6

1. Parietal layer (covers the visceral which covers the heart
2. Visceral Layer (Covers the actual heart)