epicardium Synonyms
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epicardium Meaning
epicardium (n)
the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium
epicardium (n.)
That of the pericardium which forms the outer surface of the heart; the cardiac pericardium.
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the innermost of the two layers of the pericardiumThat of the pericardium which forms the outer surface of the heart; the cardiac pericardium.
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The epicardium, the outermost layer of the heart, serves as a protective covering and is responsible for lubricating the heart's surface.
The epicardium, being the visceral layer of the serous pericardium, is composed of mesothelial cells.
Beneath the epicardium is the myocardium, the middle layer of the heart muscle, responsible for contractions.
The epicardium's primary function is to prevent friction between the heart and surrounding structures.
