visceral pericardium (Meaning)
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visceral pericardium (n)
the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium
Synonyms & Antonyms of visceral pericardium
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
visceral pericardium Sentence Examples
- The visceral pericardium envelopes the heart and proximal portions of the great vessels.
- The visceral pericardium is a thin, serous membrane that lines the pericardial cavity.
- The visceral pericardium reflects onto the great vessels to form the parietal pericardium.
- The visceral pericardium is continuous with the endocardium of the heart chambers.
- The visceral pericardium secretes a small amount of pericardial fluid to lubricate the pericardial surfaces.
- The visceral pericardium plays a role in preventing overfilling of the heart.
- The visceral pericardium is innervated by branches of the vagus and phrenic nerves.
- Inflammation of the visceral pericardium is known as pericarditis.
- The visceral pericardium can be injured during cardiac surgery or trauma.
- The visceral pericardium is an important part of the pericardial sac that protects the heart and great vessels.
FAQs About the word visceral pericardium
the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The visceral pericardium envelopes the heart and proximal portions of the great vessels.
The visceral pericardium is a thin, serous membrane that lines the pericardial cavity.
The visceral pericardium reflects onto the great vessels to form the parietal pericardium.
The visceral pericardium is continuous with the endocardium of the heart chambers.
