Pericardial cavity
AnatomyGood to know
The fluid-filled space between the layers of the sac around the heart, allowing it to beat smoothly.
Korean
심막강
심장을 둘러싼 주머니의 두 층 사이에 있는 액체가 찬 공간으로, 심장이 부드럽게 뛰게 한다.
French
Cavité péricardique
Espace rempli de liquide entre les couches du sac qui entoure le cœur, lui permettant de battre en douceur.
Word parts
peri-Prefix(Greek: peri-) Around, surrounding; (Latin: circum-) Around, encirclingcardi/oRoot(Greek) Heart