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Cardiac Wall Layers
Outline 2 Cardiac Wall Layers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Endocardium | Layer of smooth cells lining the inner surface & cavities of the heart. |
| Myocardium | Middle layer of the heart wall |
| Epicardium | Fatty layer on the outer surface of the myocardium |
| Purkinje Fibers | Membrane composed of connective tissue & highly specialized cardiac muscle fibers |
| Automaticity | The ability to beat independently |