ensheathing Synonyms
ensheathing Meaning
ensheathing
to cover with or as if with a sheath
ensheathing Sentence Examples
- The axons of the peripheral nervous system are ensheathed by Schwann cells.
- The ventral roots of spinal nerves are ensheathed by myelin.
- The optic nerve is ensheathed by meninges, which protect and nourish it.
- The medulla oblongata is ensheathed by the dura mater, the outermost layer of the meninges.
- The muscles of the body are ensheathed by fascia, a connective tissue that provides support and protection.
- The lungs are ensheathed by the pleura, a thin membrane that lines the chest cavity.
- The heart is ensheathed by the pericardium, a double-layered sac that protects and supports it.
- The kidneys are ensheathed by the renal capsule, a thin layer of connective tissue that protects them from infection.
- The liver is ensheathed by the Glisson's capsule, a thin layer of connective tissue that divides the liver into lobes.
- The pancreas is ensheathed by the pancreatic capsule, a thin layer of connective tissue that protects it from damage.
FAQs About the word ensheathing
to cover with or as if with a sheath
encysting, encapsuling, surrounding, cocooning, armoring, encircling, enframing,encapsulating, enfolding, ensphering
No antonyms found.
The axons of the peripheral nervous system are ensheathed by Schwann cells.
The ventral roots of spinal nerves are ensheathed by myelin.
The optic nerve is ensheathed by meninges, which protect and nourish it.
The medulla oblongata is ensheathed by the dura mater, the outermost layer of the meninges.
