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1. (n.) periosteum
the dense, fibrous connective layer of tissue covering all bones except where ligaments attach and on the surfaces of joints.
Etymology: (1590–1600; < NL; LL periosteon, n. use of neut. of Gk periósteos around the bones. See peri -, osteo -)
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1. (noun) periosteum
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
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1. (noun) periosteum
the membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces
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