the membrane that surrounds and protects the heart is called the
The membrane that protects the heart is called the pericardium. It has two layers: - the visceral pericardium (the inner layer which touches the heart) - the parietal pericar â¦ dium (the outer layer which touches other organs).1 person found this useful.onfidence votes 345. The pericardium is in the thoracic cavity and partially surrounds the heart. The heart is also supported by parietal and visceral pericardium. These all are serous membranes.