The part of the pericardium that is next to the wall of a cavity is the ________ pericardium.

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The parietal pericardium is the outer layer of the pericardium that lines the wall of the pericardial cavity. The visceral pericardium, also known as the epicardium, is the inner layer of the pericardium that covers the surface of the heart itself. The endocardium is the innermost layer of the heart wall, and the myocardium is the middle layer consisting of cardiac muscle. Therefore, neither A nor B is the correct choice for the part of the pericardium next to the cavity wall.

The Part of the Pericardium That Is Next to the Wall