The heart wall consists of three layers. The endocardium is the thin inner lining that covers the heart chambers and valves. The myocardium, composed of cardiac muscle, forms the thick middle layer and generates the force needed to pump blood. The epicardium is the thin outer layer that protects the heart and forms the inner surface of the surrounding pericardium.
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