Heart Muscle Layers: Epicardium, Myocardium & Endocardium Explained
The three muscle layers of the heart wall are:
1. Epicardium: The outermost layer of the heart wall, composed of serous connective tissue.
2. Myocardium: The middle layer of the heart wall, composed of cardiac muscle fibers (myocytes).
3. Endocardium: The innermost layer of the heart wall, composed of endothelial cells and connective tissue.
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