A visceral mesothelium that is part of a pericardium. [ OBOL:automatic ]
Synonyms: visceral serous pericardium mesothelium mesothelium of visceral serous pericardium mesothelium of visceral pericardium
Term information
- FMA:19741
- VHOG:0000778
- EMAPA:16589
Found in all vertebrates, the VP (visceral pericardium) is also known as the cardiac epimysium. This outermost layer of the epicardium consists of a thin layer of mesothelial cells over a dense network of collagen and elastin fibers.[well established][VHOG]