The Saclike Structure Around the Heart is The

Question

The saclike structure around the heart is the:
A)epicardium.
B)myocardium.
C)endocardium.
D)pericardium.

Accepted Answer

The pericardium is the sac-like protective layer around the heart. The epicardium is the outer layer of the heart itself, the myocardium is the middle layer of the heart muscle, and the endocardium is the inner lining of the heart.