What does Periosteum mean?
Definitions for Periosteum
ˌpɛr iˈɒs ti əm; -ti əpe·rios·teum
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Princeton's WordNet
periosteumnoun
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
Wiktionary
periosteumnoun
A membrane surrounding a bone.
Etymology: From περί + ὀστέον.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Periosteumnoun
All the bones are covered with a very sensible membrane, called the periosteum. George Cheyne Philosophical Principles.
Etymology: ϖεϱὶ and ὄστεον; perioste, Fr.
Wikipedia
Periosteum
The periosteum is a membrane that covers the outer surface of all bones, except at the articular surfaces (i.e. the parts within a joint space) of long bones. Endosteum lines the inner surface of the medullary cavity of all long bones.
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periosteum
The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue that covers the surfaces of bones, except at the joints of long bones. This membrane serves as a protective layer, provides nutrition for bone tissue, and also aids in repair and regeneration of bone following fractures or injuries.
Webster Dictionary
Periosteumnoun
the membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. perio`steos round the bones; peri` around + 'oste`on a bone: cf. L. periosteon.]
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Periosteum
Periosteum is a membrane that lines the outer surface of all bones, except at the joints of long bones. Endosteum lines the inner surface of all bones. Periosteum consists of dense irregular connective tissue. Periosteum is divided into an outer "fibrous layer" and inner "cambium layer". The fibrous layer contains fibroblasts, while the cambium layer contains progenitor cells that develop into osteoblasts. These osteoblasts are responsible for increasing the width of a long bone and the overall size of the other bone types. After a bone fracture the progenitor cells develop into osteoblasts and chondroblasts, which are essential to the healing process. As opposed to osseous tissue, periosteum has nociceptive nerve endings, making it very sensitive to manipulation. It also provides nourishment by providing the blood supply. Periosteum is attached to bone by strong collagenous fibers called Sharpey's fibres, which extend to the outer circumferential and interstitial lamellae. It also provides an attachment for muscles and tendons. Periosteum that covers the outer surface of the bones of the skull is known as "pericranium" except when in reference to the layers of the scalp.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Periosteum
per-i-os′tē-um, n. a tough fibrous membrane which forms the outer coating of bones.—adjs. Perios′tēal, Perios′tēous; Periostit′ic.—n. Periostī′tis, inflammation of the periosteum. [Gr. periosteon—peri, around, osteon, a bone.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Periosteum in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Periosteum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- percutaneoItalian
- okostnaPolish
- periósteoPortuguese
- benhinnaSwedish
- periyostTurkish
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