Structure of Heart Flashcards
1
Q
Endocardium
A
- A thin internal layer (endothelium and subendothelial connective tissue)
or - A lining membrane of the heart that also covers its valves.
2
Q
Myocardium
A
- A thick, helical middle layer composed
of cardiac muscle.
3
Q
Epicardium (Visceral)
A
- A thin external layer (mesothelium)
formed by the visceral layer of serous
pericardium.