Endolemma

/ˌɛndoʊˈlɛmə/ noun

Definition

An inner membrane or sheath; particularly, the innermost layer of connective tissue surrounding muscle fibers.

Etymology

From endo- (within) + lemma (husk, sheath, from Greek). This anatomical term identifies the internal membranes that encase muscle structures.

Kelly Says

Your muscles are like onions with many layers, and the endolemma is one of the innermost protective sheaths—without it, your muscle cells would fall apart!

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