1. the connective tissue sheath that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers within a skeletal muscle
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The perimysium divides the muscle into distinct fascicles.
• Damage to the perimysium can affect muscle function and repair.
• The perimysium contains blood vessels that supply the muscle fibers.
• During dissection, students identified the perimysium surrounding muscle bundles.
• The perimysium provides structural support to groups of muscle fibers.
• Collagen fibers within the perimysium help transmit force during muscle contraction.