perimysium
/ˌpɛrɪˈmɪziəm/
noun
- The layer of connective tissue that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers (fascicles) in skeletal muscle.
- Injuries to the perimysium can cause pain and affect muscle function.
- During dissection, the perimysium appears as a thin white sheath around each fascicle.
- The perimysium holds groups of muscle fibers together within a muscle.