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The document describes the structure and function of the pericardium, which is a double-walled sac enclosing the heart made up of an outer fibrous layer and inner serous membrane. It discusses the layers of the pericardium, blood and nerve supply, clinical correlates like pericarditis and cardiac tamponade, and importance of the transverse and oblique sinuses. The pericardium protects the heart, limits its expansion, and allows smooth cardiac motion with each heartbeat.

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