periosteum
(Science: anatomy) The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces.
Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Round the bones; around – a bone: cf. L. Periosteon.
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Periosteum
periosteum (Science: anatomy) The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Round the bones; around – a bone: cf. L. Periosteon...
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