Question

question 38
the layer of connective tissue that covers the outer layer of a muscle is referred to as:
a perimysium
b endomysium
c epimysium
d none of the above

Explanation:

• Perimysium: It surrounds bundles (fascicles) of muscle fibers, not the outer - layer of the whole muscle.
• Endomysium: It surrounds individual muscle fibers, not the outer - layer of the whole muscle.
• Epimysium: This is the connective tissue layer that covers the outer layer of a muscle.

Answer:

C. epimysium