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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2024 Jul 9.
Published in final edited form as: J Vis Exp. 2023 May 16;(195):10.3791/65287. doi: 10.3791/65287

Figure 5: Pericardium.

Figure 5:

The pericardium is a thin, tough membrane enclosing the heart. Using tissue forceps, gently grasp the pericardium and then use the tip of iridectomy scissors to perforate it. Once perforated, peel it up, away from the heart.