endomysium

fascia of muscle fiber

A layer of connective tissue that ensheaths a muscle fiber and is composed mostly from reticular fibers. It also contains capillaries, nerves and lymphatics. The term cardiac skeleton is sometimes considered synonymous with endomysium, but sometimes it refers to the combination of the endomysium and perimysium.

Type Muscle
Body System Muscular
Parent Structure reticular tissue
Latin Name fascia of muscle fiber
FMA ID 9729

Sub-structures

cardiac endomysium Organ skeletal muscle endomysium Muscle smooth muscle endomysium Muscle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the endomysium?
A layer of connective tissue that ensheaths a muscle fiber and is composed mostly from reticular fibers. It also contains capillaries, nerves and lymphatics. The term cardiac skeleton is sometimes considered synonymous with endomysium, but sometimes it refers to the combination of the endomysium and
What body system is the endomysium part of?
The endomysium is part of the Muscular.
What is the Latin name for the endomysium?
The Latin name for the endomysium is fascia of muscle fiber.

Related Structures

anterior internodal tract anterior internodal fasciculus aponeurosis aponeuroses atrioventricular node A-V node Bachmann's bundle anterior interatrial band Biceps brachii Musculus biceps brachii bundle of His A-V bundle cardiac muscle tissue of myocardium cardiac Purkinje fiber cardiac Purkinje fiber

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