The serous pericardium is a thin, double-layered membrane that covers the heart and consists of the parietal pericardium (outer layer) and visceral pericardium or epicardium (inner layer). The fibrous pericardium is a tough, fibrous layer that surrounds the serous pericardium and helps protect the heart and anchor it within the chest cavity.
The pericardium is made up of two layers: the outer fibrous pericardium, which is tough and protective, and the inner serous pericardium, which is further divided into the parietal layer (lines the fibrous pericardium) and visceral layer (covers the heart). Together, these layers help protect and support the heart.
pparietal pleura, visceral pleura, parietal pleura, parietal pericardium, visceral pericardium
the peritoneum, pleura, and pericardium
epicardium (visceral pericardium)
serous pericardium.
parietal layer
2; Visceral and the Serous
The serous pericardium is a thin, double-layered membrane that covers the heart and consists of the parietal pericardium (outer layer) and visceral pericardium or epicardium (inner layer). The fibrous pericardium is a tough, fibrous layer that surrounds the serous pericardium and helps protect the heart and anchor it within the chest cavity.
The pericardium is made up of two layers: the outer fibrous pericardium, which is tough and protective, and the inner serous pericardium, which is further divided into the parietal layer (lines the fibrous pericardium) and visceral layer (covers the heart). Together, these layers help protect and support the heart.
The pericardial fluid is secreted by the serous pericardium, which is the thin membrane that surrounds the heart. This fluid helps reduce friction between the heart and surrounding structures during contractions.
visceral pericardium
pparietal pleura, visceral pleura, parietal pleura, parietal pericardium, visceral pericardium
Serosa is the medical term meaning serous membrane."serous membrane" and "the serous membrane"
the peritoneum, pleura, and pericardium
The pericardial sac is lined with a double-layered membrane called the serous pericardium. The inner layer is the visceral pericardium (or epicardium) which is in contact with the heart, and the outer layer is the parietal pericardium which is attached to the surrounding structures.
Serous membrane