Which Element of the Fibrous Pericardium Stabilizes the Position of the Heart

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which element of the fibrous pericardium stabilizes the position of the heart and associated vessels within the mediastinum?

• A) reticular fibers
• B) collagen fibers
• C) skeletal muscle
• D) elastic fibers
• E) cartilage

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