sarcolemma

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsɑːkəʊˌlɛmə/

noun

Physiology
  • the fine transparent tubular sheath which envelops the fibres of skeletal muscles.

Derivatives

sarcolemmal

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek sarx, sark- 'flesh' + lemma 'husk'