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periosteum

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  1. 1. n. The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces. Source: opted
  2. 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 Source: wordnet
  3. 3. The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces. Source: webster
  4. 4. The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely investsall bones except at the articular surfaces. Source: adambom
  5. 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 Source: ecdict

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