Sarcolemmic refers to the membrane that encloses striated muscle fibers. Synonyms for sarcolemmic include sarcolemma, plasma membrane, myolemma, cell membrane, and muscle fiber membrane. These terms are all used to describe the same structure that serves to protect the muscle fiber and facilitate its communication with surrounding tissues. While each synonym may have slightly different connotations, they all refer to the same fundamental component of striated muscle tissue. Understanding the different terms used to describe the same structure is important for effectively communicating about muscle physiology and function.