Epicardium

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004016",
  "term": "Epicardium",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The outermost layer of the heart wall, also known as the visceral layer of the serous pericardium. It is a thin, protective membrane that covers the external surface of the myocardium. The epicardium contains blood vessels, nerves, and adipose tissue that supply the heart muscle.",
  "synonyms": [
    "visceral pericardium"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "pericardium"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 749 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/epicardium/"
}