1. plural of epimysium; the connective tissue sheaths that surround individual muscle fibers
Usage: anatomy; technical; plural form

Examples

• The epimysia form a protective layer around each muscle fiber.
• In histology, the epimysia can be observed under a microscope as thin connective tissue membranes.
• Damage to the epimysia may affect muscle function and flexibility.
• The epimysia are continuous with the perimysium, the next layer of muscle connective tissue.