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Pericardium covers the:
Topic: Pericardium
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(a) Heart.
The PERICARDIUM is the double-walled membranous sac enclosing the HEART. Between its layers is pericardial fluid, which reduces friction as the heart beats and protects it from shock.
The prefix PERI- means around and CARDIUM refers to the heart — so the word itself says "around the heart".
The coverings of the other organs, since the question offers them: BRAIN and SPINAL CORD — the MENINGES (dura, arachnoid and pia mater) LUNGS — the PLEURA ABDOMINAL ORGANS — the PERITONEUM All are protective membranes, and knowing which belongs to which organ answers several questions.
Heart.