Question

multiple choice question

which connective tissue layer surrounds the entire muscle?

• endomysium
• epimysium
• perimysium

Explanation:

Identify the target structure

Using the Skeletal Muscle Connective Tissue knowledge point
The question asks for the specific connective tissue sheath that wraps around the outer surface of an entire skeletal muscle organ.

Analyze the options

Using the Perimysium knowledge point

• Endomysium: A thin sleeve of loose connective tissue that surrounds each individual muscle fiber (cell).
• Perimysium: A thicker connective tissue sheath that groups muscle fibers into bundles called fascicles.
• Epimysium: A dense layer of collagen fibers that surrounds the entire skeletal muscle, separating it from surrounding tissues and organs.

Determine the correct choice

Using the Skeletal Muscle Connective Tissue knowledge point
The layer surrounding the entire muscle is the epimysium.

Answer:

• Endomysium
• Epimysium (Correct answer)
• Perimysium