Endocardium

The Endocardium is the innermost layer of tissue which lines the inside of the heart. It plays a role in controlling the function of the myocardium, the heart muscle. The endocardium is made of simple epithelial cells similar to those which line blood vessels.

Endocardium
File:Gray493.png Interior of right side of heart
Details
Identifiers
Latin	endocardium
TH
TE
FMA
Anatomical terminology

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Illustration depicting the layers of the heart wall including the innermost endocardium

In addition to lining the inside of the heart, the endocardium also regulates heart contractions and aids cardiac embryo development.

Endocardium Media

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  Histology of the endocardium and subendocardium.