The Connective Tissue Sheath That Envelops Bundles of Muscle Fibers

Question

The connective tissue sheath that envelops bundles of muscle fibers is the:
A)epimysium.
B)endomysium.
C)periosteum.
D)perimysium.

Accepted Answer

The perimysium is the connective tissue sheath that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers, also known as fascicles. The epimysium is the connective tissue that surrounds entire muscles, while the endomysium is the connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers. The periosteum is a connective tissue that covers the outer surface of bones.