The pericardium
Illustration of posterior wall of the pericardial sac.
| Term name | Layer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pericardial cavity | Layer 1 |
| 2 | Parietal layer | Layer 1 |
| 3 | Serous pericardium | Layer 1 |
| 4 | Transverse pericardial sinus | Layer 1 |
| 5 | Oblique pericardial sinus | Layer 1 |
| 6 | Pulmonary trunk | Layer 1 |
| 7 | Brachiocephalic trunk | Layer 1 |
| 8 | Brachiocephalic vein | Layer 1 |
| 9 | Arch of aorta; aortic arch | Layer 1 |
| 10 | Ascending aorta | Layer 1 |
| 11 | Right superior pulmonary vein | Layer 1 |
| 12 | Right inferior pulmonary vein | Layer 1 |
| 13 | Left superior pulmonary vein | Layer 1 |
| 14 | Left inferior pulmonary vein | Layer 1 |
| 15 | Superior vena cava | Layer 1 |
| 16 | Inferior vena cava | Layer 1 |