The pericardium (from the Greek περί, "around" and κάρδιον, "heart") is a double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels.The pericardial sac has two layers, a serous layer and a fibrous layer. It encloses the pericardial cavity which contains pericardial fluid.The pericardium fixes the heart to the mediastinum, gives protection against infection, and provides the lubrication for the heart.
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