Which of the Following Statements Is NOT TRUE of the Pericardium

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the pericardium?

• A) it is situated in the middle mediastinum
• B) it consists of an outer fibrous pericardium lined with an inner serous pericardium
• C) the oblique and transverse pericardial sinuses are parts of the pericardial cavity
• D) the parietal layer of serous pericardium is attached to the surface of the heart
• E) the fibrous pericardium blends with the central tendon of the diaphragm

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