The CCIM Institute, headquartered in Chicago and an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORSÂ®, awards the CCIM designation to individuals who complete a process based both on commercial and investment real estate theory and practice. Weâll review this process in a moment.
The epicardium is the layer of muscle found covering the external surfaces of the heart. It is directly fused with the myocardium internally and is in contact with the serous layer of the pericardium. It is sometimes considered as a division of the inner layer of the pericardium.
Valves of the Heart. The heart functions by pumping blood both to the lungs and to the systems of the body. To prevent blood from flowing backwards or âregurgitatingâ back into the heart, a system of one-way valves are present in the heart. The heart valves can be broken down into two types: atrioventricular and semilunar valves.