Endomysium: Innermost layer, areolar CT that surrounds and electrically insulates each muscle fiber. Reticular fibers help bind together neighboring muscle fibers and support capillaries near these fibers. Perimysium: Next layer surrounds the fascicles. read more
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. read more