The epicardium is one of the three layers of the hea. It is:
Continuous with the endocardium.
Also known as the visceral pericardium.
Composed of modified cardiac muscle cells.
Capable of increasing intraventricular pressure.
The pericardium is a fibroserous sac that encloses the hea. The innermost layer of the pericardium, the epicardium, is also known as the visceral pericardium.
Circulation