Where is the visceral pericardium?

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The fibrous layer and the parietal layer of pericardium forms the paricardial sac and encloses the heart. The visceral pericardium or epicardium forms the outer layer of wall of the heart. Between parietal and visceral pericardium, there is a fluid filled space called pericardial cavity.

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Medical Definition of Pericardium, visceral Pericardium, visceral: The double inner layer of the pericardium. One layer of the visceral pericardium closely adheres to the heart, and the other lines the inner surface of the outer (parietal) pericardium. Also known as epicardium.

Also Know, which layer of the heart wall is the visceral pericardium? Epicardium

Also, is pericardium the same as visceral pericardium?

The word pericardium means around the heart. The outer layer of the pericardium is called the parietal pericardium. The inner part of the pericardium that closely envelops the heart is, as stated, the epicardium; it is also called the visceral pericardium.

What is the space between the parietal and visceral pericardium?

The potential space between the visceral and serous parietal pericardium is the pericardial cavity. Normally 15–50 cc of clear pericardial fluid is in the pericardial sac to reduce friction between pericardial surfaces.