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What is the external sheath of dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle?
What is the external sheath of dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle?
- Endomysium
- Mesomysium
- Epimysium (correct)
- Perimysium
Which connective tissue layer surrounds each bundle of muscle fibers?
Which connective tissue layer surrounds each bundle of muscle fibers?
- Epimysium
- Perimysium (correct)
- Endomysium
- Mesomysium
What type of fibers and fibroblasts surround the external lamina of individual muscle fibers within fascicles?
What type of fibers and fibroblasts surround the external lamina of individual muscle fibers within fascicles?
- Elastic fibers and fibroblasts
- Collagen fibers and fibrocytes
- Elastic fibers and fibrocytes
- Reticular fibers and fibroblasts (correct)
What forms a rich network in the endomysium, bringing O2 to the muscle fibers?
What forms a rich network in the endomysium, bringing O2 to the muscle fibers?
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Epimysium definition
Epimysium definition
The outer sheath of dense irregular connective tissue surrounding the entire muscle.
Perimysium definition
Perimysium definition
Connective tissue layer surrounding bundles of muscle fibers.
Endomysium components
Endomysium components
Reticular fibers and fibroblasts surrounding individual muscle fibers within fascicles.
Endomysium function
Endomysium function
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