Epimysium

/ˌɛpɪˈmɪziəm/ noun

Definition

The outermost connective tissue sheath that surrounds an entire muscle, forming a continuous covering.

Etymology

From Greek epi- (upon) + mysium (muscle). An anatomical term describing the external muscle covering.

Kelly Says

Your muscles are like layered cake—the epimysium is the outer frosting that holds everything together and lets muscles slide smoothly against each other.

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