Topic 45 - Histology of the heart Flashcards
1
Q
Layers?
A
Endocardium
Myocardium
Epicardium
2
Q
Endocardium
A
-continuous endothelial + thin collagen and elastic fibre layer. Smooth muscle. Subendocardial CT with nerves and blood vessels.
3
Q
Myocardium
A
cardiac muscle.
4
Q
Epicardium
A
CT within coronaria vessels + visceral pericardium (mesothel?