Skeletal muscles are bundled together in a parallel fashion by a common collagenous connective tissue layer called:
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Correct answer: Deep fascia
In a skeletal muscle, several muscle bundles (fascicles) are held together by a common collagenous connective tissue layer called fascia. This organizes the muscle into a cohesive organ.
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