Where Is the Myomere Located?

A series of W-shaped myomeres (muscle segments) extends from head to tail. Inside the myomeres is an acellular, mucus-like matrix. The myomeres are overlain by a thin epithelium.

What are the importance of myomeres?

Each myomere covers several vertebral segments and succeeding myomeres overlap. This allows the bending to progress smoothly along the body as each myomere affects not only its own section of the body but also those of its neighbours.

What is Myosepta fish?

The myomeres are separated by thin horizontal (myosepta) and vertical (myocommata) layers of connective tissue. The unique structure and thin connective tissue sheaths of fish muscle give the meat its characteristic soft, flaky texture.