GENERAL HISTOLOGY

MUSCLE

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The outermost sheath of connective tissue that surrounds a skeletal muscle
A
endomysium
B
epimysium
C
perimysium
D
aponeurosis
E
sarcolemma
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 epimysium envelops entire muscles. Groups of muscle fibers are arranged in fasciculi that are separated by the perimysium, which is contiguous with the epimysium. The endomysium is a delicate network of connective tissue fibers, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves that surrounds individual muscle fibers.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three layers of connective tissue: epimysium, perimysium, and endomysium. Skeletal muscle fibers are organized into groups called fascicles.

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