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- Dictionaryinnermost/ˈɪnəməʊst/
adjective
- 1. (of thoughts or feelings) most private and deeply felt: "innermost beliefs and convictions" Similar
- 2. furthest in; closest to the centre: "the innermost layer" Similar
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Jun 9, 2024 · The endothelium is the innermost layer, which controls the exchange of any materials between the bloodstream and the heart muscles. It consists of specialized endothelial cells, which are the same type found lining the arteries and veins.
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Jun 11, 2024 · Endocardium: The innermost layer, provides a smooth lining for chambers and valves; Myocardium: The middle layer, composed of muscle tissue that enables heart contractions; Epicardium: The outermost layer protects the heart and reduces friction with surrounding structures.
Jun 24, 2024 · The tunica intima, the innermost layer, consists of an inner surface of smooth endothelium covered by a surface of elastic tissues. The tunica media, or middle coat, is thicker in arteries, particularly in the large arteries, and consists of smooth muscle cells intermingled with elastic fibres.
Jun 22, 2024 · Introduction. The heart muscle is the myocardium or middle layer of the heart walls. The myocardium is responsible for the contractile function of the cardiac pump.
Jun 11, 2024 · The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus, the most important reproductive organ where gestation takes place for 9 months. In order to better understand the function of the endometrium, in this section we describe the 3 uterine layers that exist:
Jun 17, 2024 · The innermost layer of tissue in the uterus is the mucous membrane, or endometrium. It lines the uterine cavity as far as the isthmus of the uterus, where it becomes continuous with the lining of the cervical canal.
Jun 18, 2024 · The innermost layer of smooth muscle, called the oblique muscular layer, is strongest in the region of the fundus and progressively weaker as it approaches the pylorus. The stomach is capable of dilating to accommodate more than one litre (about one quart) of food or liquids without increasing pressure on the stomach.
