MUSCLE
SKELETAL MUSCLE
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Question
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Of the four different connective tissue coverings, which surrounds each muscle fiber (cell)?
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Epimysium
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Perimysium
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Deep fascia
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Endomysium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The outermost connective tissue sheath surrounding the entire muscle is known as epimysium. The connective tissue sheath covering each fasciculus is known as perimysium, and the innermost sheath surrounding individual muscle fiber is known as endomysium.
Detailed explanation-2: -The endomysium, meaning within the muscle, is a wispy layer of areolar connective tissue that ensheaths each individual muscle fiber, or muscle cell. It also contains capillaries and nerves.
Detailed explanation-3: -Skeletal muscles contain connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves. There are three layers of connective tissue: epimysium, perimysium, and endomysium.
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