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 '''Epicardium''' describes the outer layer of [[heart]] tissue. When considered as a part of the [[pericardium]], it is the inner layer, or ''visceral pericardium'', continuous with the serous layer.
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'''Epicardium''' describes the outer layer of [[Heart]] tissue. When considered as a part of the [[Pericardium]], it is the inner layer, or ''visceral pericardium'', continuous with the serous layer.  
  
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Its largest constituent is [[connective tissue]] and functions as a protective layer. The visceral pericardium apparently produces the [[pericardial fluid]], which lubricates motion between the inner and outer layers of the [[pericardium]].
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Its largest constituent is [[Connective tissue]] and functions as a protective layer. The visceral pericardium apparently produces the [[Pericardial fluid]], which lubricates motion between the inner and outer layers of the [[Pericardium]].

Latest revision as of 16:34, 20 September 2012

Epicardium describes the outer layer of Heart tissue. When considered as a part of the Pericardium, it is the inner layer, or visceral pericardium, continuous with the serous layer.

Its largest constituent is Connective tissue and functions as a protective layer. The visceral pericardium apparently produces the Pericardial fluid, which lubricates motion between the inner and outer layers of the Pericardium.

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