The Structure of Skeletal Muscle - EXTERNAL ORGANIZATION OF MUSCLE FIBERS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the external organization of muscle fibers? (there are 5)
A
Sarcolemma Endomysium Perimysium Epimysium Fascia
2
Q
The cell membrane that covers an individual muscle cell
(fiber).
A
Sarcolemma
3
Q
Loose connective tissue that binds a group of muscle
fibers into a fascicle or bundle.
A
Endomysium
4
Q
Loose connective tissue that surrounds an entire fascicle
A
Perimysium
5
Q
-Dense fibrous tissue that binds ALL fascicles together
into a complete muscle.
A
Epimysium
6
Q
-Dense fibrous tissue that separates out individual muscles from a group of muscles.
A
Fascia
7
Q
What is fascicle?
A
Group/bundle of cells
8
Q
Grades into tendons, which connect to
periosteum of bone.
A
Epimysium
9
Q
Upper layer is same as subcutaneous fascia, or
hypodermis
A
Fascia
