Endocardium

innermost layer of tissue that lines the heart From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Endocardium

The Endocardium is the innermost layer of tissue which lines the inside of the heart. It plays a role in controlling the function of the myocardium, the heart muscle. The endocardium is made of simple epithelial cells similar to those which line blood vessels.

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Endocardium
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Interior of right side of heart
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Latinendocardium
MeSHD004699
TAA12.1.05.001
FMA7280
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Illustration depicting the layers of the heart wall including the innermost endocardium

In addition to lining the inside of the heart, the endocardium also regulates heart contractions and aids cardiac embryo development.


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