The Pericardial Membranes, in Order Beginning with the Outermost, Are

Question

The pericardial membranes, in order beginning with the outermost, are the:
A)visceral, fibrous, parietal
B)fibrous, parietal, visceral
C)parietal, visceral, fibrous
D)fibrous, visceral, parietal

Accepted Answer

The pericardial membranes, starting from the outermost layer, are arranged as follows: the fibrous pericardium is the outermost layer, followed by the parietal layer of the serous pericardium, and finally, the visceral layer of the serous pericardium, which is also known as the epicardium when it is in direct contact with the heart.