epineurium
/ˌɛpɪˈnʊriəm/
noun
- The outer layer of connective tissue that surrounds a nerve trunk.
- In anatomy class, we learned that the epineurium protects the nerve from damage.
- The surgeon carefully cut through the epineurium to access the nerve fibers.
- Damage to the epineurium can affect how well a nerve functions.