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The epicardium is the outer layer of the heart.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe epicardium is the outer layer of the heart (whereas the outside sac containing the heart is called the pericardium).
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∙ 12y agoThe outer layer of the heart is the visceral layer of the pericardial membrane and is referred to as the epicardium.
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∙ 10y agoThe name for the inner lining of the heart is called the endocardium. Endo- means within and -cardium means the heart.
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∙ 7y agoThe lining (inside the heart) is called the endocardium.
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∙ 14y agoThe pericardium.
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∙ 12y agoEpicardium
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∙ 11y agopericardium
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∙ 10y agoEpicarditis
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What is endocardium in the heart?
The prefix is endo- which means inside or inner.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart?
peri-around card-heart itis-inflammation pericarditis. endo-inside, endocarditis, inflammation inside the heart myo-muscle, myocarditis, inflammation of heart musclePericarditis
What is the difference between the epicardium endocardium and myocardium in the heart?
Epicardium: is the line on the exterior of the heart, ie the portion interacting with other organs.Myocardium: is the layer in which the muscle residesEpicardium: is the inner lining on the heart. ie the portion in contact with the blood being pumped
Which layer of the heart folds unto itself to form the four heart valves?
The Endocardium, the inner layer of the heart.
What type of fungus causes heart muscle lining or valves to be inflamed?
The condition causing inflammation of heart muscles and valve lining is called Endocarditis. This is most often triggered by the bacteria streptococci or staphylococci, but fungi such as Aspergillus fumigatus can also be the cause.
What is the inner lining of the pericardium?
the heart
What is endocardium in the heart?
The prefix is endo- which means inside or inner.
What is the medical term meaning lining of the vessels of the heart?
The endothelium is the medical term meaning lining of the blood vessels, including those of the heart. It is continuous with the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.
What muscles line the heart?
Pericardium: visceral- lining organ, parietal-= cavity lining Epicardium- surface if the heart Myocardium- muscle wall, cardiac muscle Endocardium- inner lining- chamber walls
What are the types of tissues in the heart?
(explination of previous answer)epicardium - outer layer of the heartmyocardium - the mucle part, contains the perkinje fibersendocardium - inner lining of the heart
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart?
peri-around card-heart itis-inflammation pericarditis. endo-inside, endocarditis, inflammation inside the heart myo-muscle, myocarditis, inflammation of heart musclePericarditis
Pieces of the inner lining of the uterus are ectopic?
Endometriosis are the pieces of the inner lining of the uterus are ectopic.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the heart lining and valves?
Endocarditis (endo = within + card = heart + itis - inflammation) is a reaction to trauma of the inner membrane of the heart and the heart valves. This trauma is usually due to a viral or bacterial infection or the result of toxins produced by viral or bacterial action in another part of the body. If only a heart valve is inflammed then the word would be "Valvulitis" preceded by the valve name (tricuspid valvulitis).
What are the ribbonlike folds on the inner lining of the mitochondrial called?
The ribbon-like folds on the inner lining of the mitochondrial membrane are called cristae.
What are the ribbonlike folds on the inner lining of the mitochondrial membrane call?
The ribbon-like folds on the inner lining of the mitochondrial membrane are called cristae.
What is the name of the lining of the uterus at shed during the menstrual cycle?
The inner layer of the endometrium is shed as menstrual fluid
What are the ribbonlike folds on the inner lining of the mitochondrial membrane called?
The ribbon-like folds on the inner lining of the mitochondrial membrane are called cristae.
