GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Each muscle is composed of bundles (fascicles) of myofibers surrounded by a fibrous connective tissue sheath known as the epimysium or deep fascia. Muscles are joined to tendons at myotendinous junctions. Tendons anchor each muscle to bone and are continuous with the epimysium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Commonly, the epimysium, perimysium, and endomysium extend beyond the fleshy part of the muscle, the belly or gaster, to form a thick ropelike tendon or a broad, flat sheet-like aponeurosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -A fascia is a structure of connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, binding some structures together, while permitting others to slide smoothly over each other.

Detailed explanation-4: -Muscle: Skeletal Muscle Connective Tissue Skeletal muscle has three different connective tissue layers: The whole muscle is enclosed by a dense connective tissue sheath called the epimysium. (Epi-greek for upon, mys-greek for muscle).