The Middle Layer of the Pericardial Membranes is The

Question

The middle layer of the pericardial membranes is the:
A)parietal pericardium
B)fibrous pericardium
C)endocardium
D)visceral pericardium

Accepted Answer

The middle layer of the pericardial membranes is the parietal pericardium. The fibrous pericardium is the outermost layer, and the visceral pericardium (also known as the epicardium) is the innermost layer. The endocardium is not part of the pericardial membranes; it is the inner lining of the heart chambers.