Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

9. Muscle Tissue

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

9. Muscle Tissue

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the connective tissue layer that surrounds an individual muscle fiber in skeletal muscle tissue?

Endomysium

Perimysium

Sarcolemma

Epimysium

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Step 1: Begin by understanding the structure of skeletal muscle tissue. Skeletal muscle is organized into layers of connective tissue that provide support and protection. These layers include the epimysium, perimysium, and endomysium.

Step 2: Define each connective tissue layer. The epimysium is the outermost layer that surrounds the entire muscle. The perimysium surrounds bundles of muscle fibers called fascicles. The endomysium is the innermost layer that surrounds individual muscle fibers.

Step 3: Differentiate the sarcolemma from the connective tissue layers. The sarcolemma is the plasma membrane of a muscle fiber, not a connective tissue layer.

Step 4: Match the description in the question to the correct connective tissue layer. The question specifies the layer that surrounds an individual muscle fiber, which corresponds to the endomysium.

Step 5: Confirm your understanding by reviewing the hierarchy of muscle organization: muscle (epimysium) → fascicle (perimysium) → muscle fiber (endomysium). This ensures the correct identification of the connective tissue layer.