The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is called the

a. epimysium.

b. perimysium.

c. endomysium.

d. sarcomysium.

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Romeo Knapp

Biology

23 July, 05:38

The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is called the

a. epimysium.

b. perimysium.

c. endomysium.

d. sarcomysium.

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Zoe Dyer · Answer 1

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Cynthia Tucker · Answer 2

The correct answer is: a. epimysium.

Epimysium is a layer composed of dense irregular connective tissue which envelops the entire skeletal muscle. Its role is supportive and protective: protects muscles from friction against other muscles and bones. Epimysium is continuous with tendons and it is regular on tendons.

The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is called thea. epimysium.b. perimysium.c. endomysium.d. sarcomysium.

The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is called the

a. epimysium.

b. perimysium.

c. endomysium.

d. sarcomysium.