endomysium

/ɛndəˈmaɪsiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A layer of connective tissue surrounding a muscle fiber, comprising a delicate network of collagen and elastic fibers.

“The endomysium plays a crucial role in providing structural support to the muscle fibers.”

2. anatomy

In anatomy, the endomysium is the innermost layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.

“The endomysium is the sublayer of the perimysium in the muscle’s connective tissue arrangement.”

Synonyms

  • muscle sheath
  • myoskeleton

Antonyms

  • exoskeleton