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Endocardium facts for kids

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The Endocardium is the 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 epithelial cells similar to those which line blood vessels.

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  • Endocardium and subendocardium histology

    Histology of the endocardium and subendocardium.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Endocardio para niños

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