Epimysium
System
Muscular
Epimysium
Definition
Epimysium is a layer of connective tissue which ensheaths the entire muscle. It is composed of dense irregular connective tissue. It is continuous with fascia and other connective tissue wrappings of muscle including the endomysium, and perimysium. It is also continuous with tendons where it becomes thicker and collagenous.
Also known as fascia of muscle organ — per UBERON
The Epimysium is a part of the Muscular.
Also identified as
- NCIT C32527 per UBERON
- UMLS C0504096 per UBERON