| Front | Fibrous pericardium |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: thickened connective tissue forming the tough outermost layer of the pericardial sac, is continous inferiorly with the central tendon of the diaphram Function: attachment to diaphragm means the heart moves up and down during respiration |
Tags: thoracic, cavity
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