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Pericardial cavity
Introduction
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”
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