Definitions

1. noun

A layer of connective tissue surrounding a muscle, separating it from the tendon that attaches the muscle to a bone.

“The surgeon carefully dissected the epimysium to access the underlying muscle fibers.”

2. anatomy

In anatomy, the epimysium is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds a muscle.

“The epimysium of the bicep muscle plays a crucial role in muscle contraction and relaxation.”