10 Questions
What is the function of perimysium in muscle tissue?
Immediately surrounds each bundle of muscle fibers
Which type of tissue surrounds the entire muscle?
Epimysium
What does the endomysium surround in muscle tissue?
External lamina of individual muscle fibers
Which structure carries the larger nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics of the muscle?
Epimysium
What is the function of the endomysium in muscle tissue?
Surrounds each bundle of muscle fibers
What is the function of the epimysium in muscle tissue?
Carries blood vessels and lymphatics
Which structure forms a functional unit in muscle tissue?
Fascicle of muscle fibers
What is the main function of the perimysium in muscle tissue?
Supplies each fascicle with nutrients
What is the role of the endomysium in muscle tissue?
Delivers O2 to muscle fibers
Where do capillaries form a rich network to supply O2 to muscle fibers?
Endomysium
Learn about the different connective tissue sheaths that surround and penetrate muscles. Understand how nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics are distributed within muscle tissue.
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