epineurium

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Introduction

Thick sheath of connective tissue ensheathing peripheral nerves. It consists of collagen & elastic fibers, fibroblasts & histiocytes. Extensions of the epineurium may separate distinct fascicles of the nerve.

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References

  1. ↑ Bailey's Textbook of Histology, 17th edition, Copenhaver WA et al (eds), Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1978
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