The pericardium is a fibroserous sac encasing the heart and its major blood vessels in the mediastinum. It comprises two main layers: the fibrous pericardium, which provides structural support and limits heart motion, and the serous pericardium, which contains the pericardial cavity filled with lubricating fluid.
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- The pericardium stabilizes the heart’s position and limits its movement in the thoracic cavity.
- It comprises two layers: a tough fibrous layer and a delicate serous layer with a lubricating cavity.
- The transverse pericardial sinus is crucial in cardiac surgeries, allowing access to major vessels.
- The fibrous pericardium can lead to complications like cardiac tamponade when fluid accumulates.
- Referred pain, such as shoulder pain from pericarditis, is mediated by the phrenic nerve.
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