Multiple choice

What is the connective tissue covering that encloses the muscle belly called?

  1. Fascicles

  2. Perimysium

  3. Endomysium

  4. Sarcolemma

  5. Epimysium
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Explanation

Epimysium is a layer of connective tissue which ensheaths the entire muscle. It is composed of dense irregular connective tissue. It is continuous with fascia and other connective tissue wrappings of muscle including the endomysium and perimysium. It is also continuous with tendons where it becomes thicker and collagenous. The epimysium also protects muscles from friction against other muscles and bones.

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