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. The Epimysium also protects muscles from friction against other muscles and bones.
Plural of epimysium is
epimysia
Aponeurosis--where tendon attach to bone.
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