Question

which term means \inflammation of the muscle of the heart\?
endocarditis
epicarditis
myocarditis
pericarditis

Explanation:

The prefix "myo -" refers to muscle. The heart muscle is called the myocardium. Inflammation of the heart muscle is thus myocarditis. Endocarditis is inflammation of the inner - lining of the heart, epicarditis is inflammation of the outer - layer of the heart, and pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium (the sac around the heart).

Answer:

myocarditis