sarcolemma

/ˈsɑrkoʊˌlɛmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A double membrane surrounding a muscle fiber, consisting of the plasma membrane of the muscle fiber and an external layer of connective tissue.

“The sarcolemma plays a crucial role in the transmission of nerve impulses to muscle fibers.”

Synonyms

  • muscle membrane
  • plasmalemma

Antonyms

  • neuroma
  • tumorous tissue