the membrane that covers the outside of the heart.
The outermost membrane of the surface of the heart
the thin outer layer of the heart wall, composed of serous tissue & mesothelium; also called the visceral pericardium
the thin, exterior membrane that covers and protects the heart muscle.
The thin membrane covering the outside surface of the heart muscle.
(ehp'-ih-KAWR-dee-uhm) The thin outer layer of the heart wall. Also called the visceral pericardium.
the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium
Greek epi = upon, and kardia = heart, hence, the visceral layer of serous pericardium which covers the heart.
The outermost layer of the heart.
The outside surface of the heart. Epicardial leads are sometimes placed outside the heart during open-chest surgery.
the outer layer of heart tissue, or surface of the heart. It is actually a part of the pericardium, called the visceral pericardium.
The smooth, lubricated tissue that protects the heart against friction.
outermost layer of heart tissue.
the inner layer of the serous pericardium which is in contact with the heart.
The thin membrane on the surface of the heart. See Endocardium and Myocardium.
Outer covering of the heart
The outer layer of the heart and the inner layer of the pericardial sac surrounding the heart.
Top layer of heart tissue.
Epicardium describes the outer layer of heart tissue (from Greek; epi- outer, cardium heart). When considered as a part of the pericardium, it is the inner layer, or visceral pericardium.
