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Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0011899
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0011899
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epimysium
Definitions
Epimysium is a layer of connective tissue which ensheaths the entire muscle. 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.
Synonyms
epimysia
fascia of muscle organ
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definition

Epimysium is a layer of connective tissue which ensheaths the entire muscle. 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.
preferred label
epimysium
label
epimysium
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epimysium
bounding layer of
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UMLS:C0504096
NCIT:C32527
Wikipedia:Epimysium
FMA:9726
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UBERON:0011899
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epimysia
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UBERON:0011899
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Epimysium is a layer of connective tissue which ensheaths the entire muscle. 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.
alternative label
epimysia
fascia of muscle organ
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uberon
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UBPROP_0000009
The Epimysium also protects muscles from friction against other muscles and bones
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overlaps
type
continuous with
has_exact_synonym
fascia of muscle organ
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