Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the pericardium?

A) It consists of visceral and parietal layers of serous pericardium, and the fibrous pericardium.
B) The visceral and parietal layers of the serous pericardium are continuous around the aorta and pulmonary trunk where they exit the heart.
C) It is mainly supplied with blood from the pericardiophrenic artery.
D) It has pain fibers that are conveyed by the intercostal nerves.
E) It encloses the terminal part of the inferior vena cava.


Ans: D

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