Uberon definition : Epimysium is a layer of connective tissue which ensheaths the entire muscle. It is
composed of dense irregular connective tissue. It is continuous with fascia and other
connective tissue wrappings of muscle including the endomysium, and perimysium. It
is also continuous with tendons where it becomes thicker and collagenous.;
Uberon synonym : fascia of muscle organ;
Uberon related term : epimysia;
Uberon Function note : The Epimysium also protects muscles from friction against other muscles and bones;
Epimysium is a layer of connective tissue which ensheaths the entire muscle. It is
composed of dense irregular connective tissue. It is continuous with fascia and other
connective tissue wrappings of muscle including the endomysium, and perimysium. It
is also continuous with tendons where it becomes thicker and collagenous.