Thesaurus: periosteum

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1. n. The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces.
2. n. a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone
3. The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces.
4. The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely investsall bones except at the articular surfaces.
5. n:100 n. a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone