The Layer of the Heart Wall That is Continuous with the Valves

Question

The layer of the heart wall that is continuous with the valves and blood vessels is the
A) epicardium
B) myocardium
C) endocardium
D) visceral epicardium

Accepted Answer

The layer of the heart wall that is continuous with the valves and blood vessels is the endocardium. The epicardium (A) is the outermost layer of the heart wall, the myocardium (B) is the middle layer and is responsible for the contraction of the heart, and the visceral epicardium (D) is a thin layer of tissue that covers the surface of the heart.