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nouna serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the hearttype of:
Definition that contains pericardium
- pericardial located around the heart or relating to or affecting the pericardium
- epicardium the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium
- pericarditis inflammation of the pericardium
- visceral pericardium the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium
- pericardial space the space between the layers of the pericardium that contains fluid that lubricates the membrane surfaces and allows easy heart movement
- parietal pericardium the tough outermost layer of the pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm and the sternum
- pericardial vein several small veins from the pericardium
- pericardiac located around the heart or relating to or affecting the pericardium
- vena pericardiaca several small veins from the pericardium
- pericardial cavity the space between the layers of the pericardium that contains fluid that lubricates the membrane surfaces and allows easy heart movement