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What is endocardium in the heart?
The prefix is endo- which means inside or inner.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart?
peri-around card-heart itis-inflammation pericarditis. endo-inside, endocarditis, inflammation inside the heart myo-muscle, myocarditis, inflammation of heart musclePericarditis
What is the difference between the epicardium endocardium and myocardium in the heart?
Epicardium: is the line on the exterior of the heart, ie the portion interacting with other organs.Myocardium: is the layer in which the muscle residesEpicardium: is the inner lining on the heart. ie the portion in contact with the blood being pumped
Which layer of the heart folds unto itself to form the four heart valves?
The Endocardium, the inner layer of the heart.
What type of fungus causes heart muscle lining or valves to be inflamed?
The condition causing inflammation of heart muscles and valve lining is called Endocarditis. This is most often triggered by the bacteria streptococci or staphylococci, but fungi such as Aspergillus fumigatus can also be the cause.
