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What is the pericardial sac? What type of tissue makes up the sac?

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Pericardial sac also known as pericardium is a cone-shaped sac made of fibrous tissue surrounding the heart and the blood vessels. It has two parts: the inner coat which is double-layered supporting the heart; and the outer coat which is solid and heavily built attached to the diaphragm and the rear part of the breastbone.

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