epineurium

Examples of epineurium in the following topics:

• Structure of a Nerve

  • Finally, the entire nerve is wrapped in a layer of connective tissue called the epineurium.
  • An illustration of a cross-section of a nerve highlighting the epineurium and perineurium.

• Axon Bundles

  • Each nerve consisting  of many fascicles is covered externally by a dense sheath of connective tissue, the epineurium.

• Optic (II) Nerve

  • The optic nerve is ensheathed in all three meningeal layers (dura, arachnoid, and pia mater) rather than the epineurium, perineurium, and endoneurium found in the peripheral nerves.

• Injuries to Nerves Emerging from the Brachial Plexus

  • The epineurium of the nerve is contiguous with the dura mater, providing extra support to the nerve.

• Thermoreception

  • End-bulbs are found in the conjunctiva of the eye, in the mucous membrane of the lips and tongue, and in the epineurium of nerve trunks.