Epimysium (
plural epimysia) (Greek
epi- for on, upon, or above + Greek
mys for muscle) The epimysium is the fibrous tissue envelope that surrounds skeletal muscle. is a layer of
connective tissue, which ensheathes the entire
muscle and protects muscles from friction against other muscles and bones. It is composed of dense irregular connective tissue. It is continuous with
fascia and other connective tissue wrappings of muscle including the
endomysium and
perimysium. It is also continuous with tendons, where it becomes thicker and
collagenous.