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      • 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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  3. www.thoughtco.com › the-heart-wall-4022792The 3 Layers of the Heart Wall - ThoughtCo

    Jul 26, 2024 · The three heart wall is divided into three layers: epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium. Epicardium: the outer protective layer of the heart. Myocardium: muscular middle layer wall of the heart. Endocardium: the inner layer of the heart.

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  4. teachmeanatomy.info › thorax › organsThe Heart Wall - TeachMeAnatomy

    Jan 4, 2024 · The heart wall itself can be divided into three distinct layers – the endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy and clinical relevance of these layers.

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  6. www.texasheart.org › heartHeart Anatomy - The Texas Heart Institute

    The upper chambers are called the left and right atria, and the lower chambers are called the left and right ventricles. A wall of muscle called the septum separates the left and right atria and the left and right ventricles. The left ventricle is the largest and strongest chamber in your heart.

  7. microbenotes.com › layers-of-the-heartLayers of the Heart: Epicardium, Myocardium, Endocardium

    Aug 4, 2023 · 1. Epicardium (Outermost Layer of Heart) The epicardium is the outermost layer of the heart wall made up of mesothelium, fats, and connective tissues. It forms the inner serous layer of the pericardium; hence, it is also known as the visceral serous pericardium.

  8. www.nhlbi.nih.gov › health › heartHow the Heart Works - What the Heart Looks Like - NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Heart tissue. The heart is made of three layers of tissue. Endocardium is the thin inner lining of the heart chambers and also forms the surface of the valves. Myocardium is the thick middle layer of muscle that allows your heart chambers to contract and relax to pump blood to your body.

  9. openstax.org › pages › 19-1-heart-anatomy19.1 Heart Anatomy - Anatomy and Physiology 2e | OpenStax

    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 (see Figure 19.5 ). 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.

  10. www.innerbody.com › image › card01The Heart: Anatomy and 3D Illustrations - Innerbody

    The heart wall is made of 3 layers: epicardium, myocardium and endocardium. Epicardium. The epicardium is the outermost layer of the heart wall and is just another name for the visceral layer of the pericardium. Thus, the epicardium is a thin layer of serous membrane that helps to lubricate and protect the outside of the heart.