Each muscle is surrounded by a connective tissue sheath called the epimysium.

What are the 3 types of connective tissue sheaths?

The endomysium is the connective tissue that surrounds each muscle fiber (cell). The perimysium encircles a group of muscle fibers, forming a fascicle. The epimysium encircles all the fascicles to form a complete muscle. A tendon is a cordlike extension of the preceding three linings.

What is the sheath of fibrous connective tissue?

fasciculus. sheath of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds each fasciculus. aponeurosis.