4 Questions
What is the external sheath of dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle?
Epimysium
Which connective tissue layer surrounds each bundle of muscle fibers?
Perimysium
What type of fibers and fibroblasts surround the external lamina of individual muscle fibers within fascicles?
Reticular fibers and fibroblasts
What forms a rich network in the endomysium, bringing O2 to the muscle fibers?
Capillaries
Test your knowledge of muscle anatomy and connective tissue organization with this quiz. Explore the layers of connective tissue that surround and support the contractile fibers in different types of muscles, and understand their resemblance to the organization in large peripheral nerves.
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