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  1. Nov 3, 2023 · The myocardium is functionally the main constituent of the heart and the thickest layer of all three heart layers. It is a muscle layer that enables heart contractions. Histologically, the myocardium is comprised of cardiomyocytes .

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  2. Jul 30, 2022 · Layers. The wall of the heart is composed of three layers of unequal thickness. From superficial to deep, these are the epicardium, the myocardium, and the endocardium. The outermost layer of the wall of the heart is also the innermost layer of the pericardium, the epicardium, or the visceral pericardium discussed earlier. Figure 6.

  3. The heart is composed of three layers: the epicardium (outer layer) which prevents excess expansion or movement of the heart, the myocardium (middle layer) which initiates contractions driving the cardiac cycle, and the endocardium (inner layer) that lines the cavities and valves.

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    • Epicardium. Epicardium (epi-cardium) is the outer layer of the heart wall. It is also known as visceral pericardium as it forms the inner layer of the pericardium.
    • Myocardium. Myocardium (myo-cardium) is the middle layer of the heart wall. It is composed of cardiac muscle fibers, which enable heart contractions. The myocardium is the thickest layer of the heart wall, with its thickness varying in different parts of the heart.
    • Endocardium. Endocardium (endo-cardium) is the thin inner layer of the heart wall. This layer lines the inner heart chambers, covers heart valves, and is continuous with the endothelium of large blood vessels.
  4. Oct 20, 2024 · Describe the internal and external anatomy of the heart; Identify the tissue layers of the heart and pericardium; Compare systemic circulation to pulmonary circulation; Trace the pathway of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood through the chambers of the heart

  5. Identify the tissue layers of the heart. Relate the structure of the heart to its function as a pump. Compare systemic circulation to pulmonary circulation. Identify the veins and arteries of the coronary circulation system. Trace the pathway of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood through the chambers of the heart.

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  7. Oct 30, 2023 · The heart contains three basic layers similar to those seen in arteries and veins. The outermost layer is the epicardium, which is derived from the proepicardium (from the septum transversum). The middle layer is the myocardium, and the innermost layer is the endocardium, which originated from mesothelial cells of the outflow tract.

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