Pericardium


Chart Highlights –

Layers of heart from outside to inside (1 to 7)

1. Fibrous layer of pericardium
2. Parietal layer of serous pericardium
3. Pericardial cavity
4. Visceral layer of serous pericardium (Epicardium)
5. Myocardium
6. Endocardium
7. Heart chambers

Clinicals –

1. Hemopericardium
2. Pneumo pericardium
3. Hydro pericardium
4. Cardiac temponade
5. Pericardiocentesis