The Epicardium is a Layer of The

Question

The epicardium is a layer of the
A) myocardium.
B) diaphragm.
C) pericardium.
D) endocardium.

Accepted Answer

The epicardium is the outermost layer of the heart and is also known as the visceral layer of the pericardium. The pericardium is the sac that surrounds the heart and is made up of two layers: the visceral layer (epicardium) and the parietal layer. Therefore, the best choice is C for pericardium.