Which of the following statements about fascicles and fascia is correct?

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Fascicles are bundles of muscle fibers, while fascia is a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue that encloses muscles or groups of muscles.

Fascicles are fibrous connective tissue that encloses muscles or groups of muscles, while fascia is a bundle of muscle fibers.

Fascicles and fascia are terms used interchangeably to describe the same structure within skeletal muscle tissue.

Fascicles refer to the tendons that attach muscles to bones, while fascia refers to the thickened regions of muscle tissue responsible for muscle contraction.

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Fascicles are groups or bundles of individual muscle fibers (muscle cells) within a muscle. They are surrounded by perimysium, a layer of connective tissue, and contain numerous muscle fibers. Fascicles are organized within a muscle.
Fascia is a dense sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds muscles or groups of muscles, providing support and protection. It separates and compartmentalises muscle groups, allowing them to move independently and reducing friction between adjacent muscles.

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