MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which membrane covers several fibers to form a fascicle?
A
Endomysium
B
Epimysium
C
Perimysium
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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: -Skeletal muscles are grouped into fascicles, which are bunches of muscle fibers surrounded by a perimysium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Perimysium is a continuous layer of collagenous connective tissue that separates the skeletal muscle tissue into muscle fascicles (i.e., bundles of muscle cells).

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