Endoneurium

Definition

The endoneurium is a delicate layer of connective tissue that encases each individual nerve fiber within the peripheral nervous system. It provides both physical support and protection to the nerve fibers, facilitating efficient nerve impulse transmission.

Related terms

Peripheral Nervous System:

The network of nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord that connects the central nervous system to limbs and organs.

Neuron:

A cell of the nervous system that is specialized to transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Myelin Sheath:

A fatty layer that envelops some nerve fibers in segments, increasing the speed at which impulses propagate along the myelinated fibers