MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the name given to the connective tissue that covers of a muscle fascicle or bundle of muscle?
A
Endomysium
B
Perimysium
C
Epimysium
D
Myofilament
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Each bundle of muscle fiber is called a fasciculus and is surrounded by a layer of connective tissue called the perimysium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Each muscle is made up of groups of muscle fibers called fascicles surrounded by a connective tissue layer called perimysium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Perimysium is the connective tissue surrounding muscle bundles, and endomysium is the connective tissue surrounding muscle fibres. Both types of connective tissue provide structural support to muscles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your fascia is a sheath of stringy connective tissue that surrounds every structure in your body. It provides support to your organs, muscles, tendons, ligaments, tissues, nerves, joints and bones. Fascia is one continuous layer, so it’s flexible and moves with your body.

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