Which Slinglike Structure Supports the Heart

Question

Which slinglike structure supports the heart?
A) Pericardium
B) Chordae tendineae
C) Myocardium
D) Endocardium

Accepted Answer

The pericardium is a double-layered sac that encases and supports the heart. It is a fibrous sac made of tough, inelastic tissue that fits closely around the heart and has several functions, one of which is to prevent the heart from overfilling with blood.