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Latest revision as of 14:54, 20 August 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The pericardial cavity (or pericardial space) is a potential space between the parietal pericardium and visceral layer. It contains a supply of serous fluid. The serous fluid that is found in this space is known as the pericardial fluid.
External links
- Template:EMedicineDictionary
- Template:NormanAnatomy
- Template:UMichAtlas - "Chest X-ray showing pericardium, posteroanterior view"