periosteum (Crossword)
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Definitions of “periosteum”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• Greek peri = around, and osteon = bone
• The thin layer of tissue that covers a bone
• The tough fibrous membrane surrounding a bone
• Dense fibrous membrane covering the surfaces of bones
• The compact and cancellous tissues of bone together
• The highly sensitive connective tissue sheathing the bones
• Is the inelastic membrane bounding the exterior surface of a bone
• Periosteum is the layer of dense connective tissue surrounding the surface of a bone
• The periosteum is the tough, vascular membrane which covers the surface of a bone
• A connective tissue layer containing osteoblasts on the external aspect of all bones
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