MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

MUSCLE CONTRACTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the connective tissue covering that covers the entire muscle organ?
A
endomysium
B
perimysium
C
epimysium
D
None of the above
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: -Each muscle is composed of bundles (fascicles) of myofibers surrounded by a fibrous connective tissue sheath known as the epimysium or deep fascia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Muscle connective tissue is found at three levels of scale: the epimysium, which surrounds the muscle; the perimysium, which surrounds bundles of muscle fibers; and the endomysium, which surrounds muscle fibers.

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