The Heart - 13.1c - The Pericardium

Question 1

What is the name of the double-walled “sac” around the heart?

Answer 1

The Pericardium

Question 2

The pericardium is a type of ___________membrane.

Answer 2

Serous

Question 3

The outer wall of the pericardium is called the:

Answer 3

Parietal pericardium

Question 4

The inner layer of the pericardium is called the:

Answer 4

Visceral pericardium

Question 5

“Visceral” means:

Answer 5

Organ

Question 6

Which layer of the pericardium literally “hugs” the outer surface of the heart?

Answer 6

Visceral pericardium

Question 7

What is the space between the parietal and visceral pericardium called?

Answer 7

The pericardial cavity

Question 8

What is found in the pericardial cavity?

Answer 8

Pericardial fluid

Question 9

What is the purpose of the pericardial fluid?

Answer 9

Lubricates the membranes to reduce friction between the “moving” heart and lungs

Question 10

What helps to anchor the heart to the diaphragm and other parts of the thoracic cavity?

Answer 10

Connective fibers of the pericardium

Question 11

The visceral pericardium “hugs” the heart so tight that it is also called the :

Answer 11

Epicardium

Question 12

Inflammation of the heart, usually caused by a viral infection, would be called:

Answer 12

Pericarditis