The Epicardium is Another Name for The

Question

The epicardium is another name for the:
A)fibrous pericardium
B)endocardium
C)parietal pericardium
D)visceral pericardium

Accepted Answer

The epicardium is the outermost layer of the heart wall and is also called the visceral pericardium. The fibrous pericardium is the tough, fibrous outer layer that surrounds the heart and anchors it to the surrounding structures. The endocardium is the innermost layer of the heart wall and lines the inside of the heart chambers. The parietal pericardium is the thin, inner layer of the pericardium that lines the fibrous pericardium.