Connective tissue associated with muscle and their examples
Connective tissue associated with muscle includes:
1. Epimysium - a dense layer of connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle
2. Perimysium - a layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fascicles
3. Endomysium - a delicate layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers
4. Tendon - a thick band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
5. Aponeurosis - a broad sheet of connective tissue that attaches muscles to other muscles or structures
6. Fascia - a dense layer of connective tissue that surrounds groups of muscles or muscle compartments
Examples of connective tissue associated with muscles include the tendons that attach muscles to bones, the epimysium that surrounds the entire muscle, and the perimysium that surrounds individual muscle fascicles. Additionally, the endomysium surrounds individual muscle fibers and provides support and structure to the muscle tissue.