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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The epimysium of a muscle surrounds which of the following?

individual muscle fibers

the sarcomere

the entire muscle

muscle fascicles

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Understand the structure of skeletal muscle: Skeletal muscle is organized into layers, starting with individual muscle fibers, grouped into fascicles, and then the entire muscle. Each layer is surrounded by connective tissue.

Learn the connective tissue layers: The three layers of connective tissue in skeletal muscle are the endomysium (surrounds individual muscle fibers), the perimysium (surrounds muscle fascicles), and the epimysium (surrounds the entire muscle).

Focus on the epimysium: The epimysium is the outermost layer of connective tissue. It is a dense layer that encases the entire muscle, providing structural support and protection.

Compare the options: Individual muscle fibers are surrounded by the endomysium, muscle fascicles are surrounded by the perimysium, and the sarcomere is a functional unit within muscle fibers, not surrounded by connective tissue. The epimysium surrounds the entire muscle.

Conclude based on anatomy: Based on the organization of skeletal muscle and connective tissue layers, the epimysium surrounds the entire muscle.