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    periosteum
    dense fibrous membrane covering the surfaces of bones, consisting of an outer fibrous layer and an inner cellular layer (cambium). The outer layer is ... [3 related articles]
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/45
    
    
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    periosteum
    periosteum (s), periostea (pl) 1. 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. 2. A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue th...
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1533/6
    
    
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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" (or "osteog...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periosteum
    
    
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    Periosteum
    The periosteum is the tough, vascular membrane which covers the surface of a bone, except for the articular cartilage. The periosteum contains the blood vessels which supply nutrients to the bones enabling them to regenerate. The bones of the skull feature no such periosteum, and so cannot regenerat...
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/EP.HTM
    
    
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    periosteum
    Type: Term Pronunciation: per′ē-os′tē-ŭm, -ă Definitions: 1. The thick, fibrous membrane covering the entire surface of a bone except its articular cartilage and the areas where it attaches to tendons and ligaments. In young bones, it consists of two layers: an inner ...
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=67209
    
    
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    PERIOSTEUM
    The highly sensitive connective tissue sheathing the bones; it contains a rich blood supply and provides for the nutrition, growth, repair, and protection of the underlying bone.
    Found op http://www.thehorse.com/Glossary.xhtml?L=P
    
    
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    periosteum
    Greek peri = around, and osteon = bone; hence, the membrane around a bone.
    Found op http://www.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/glossary/glossary.cgi?
    
    
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    periosteum
    (per;e-os;te-um) A fibrous connective tissue covering the outer surface of bone.
    Found op http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml
    
    
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    periosteum
    (per;e-os;te-um) A fibrous connective tissue covering the outer surface of bone.
    Found op http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml
    
    
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    Periosteum
    Periosteum is the layer of dense connective tissue surrounding the surface of a bone. The sheath of tissue is made up of both compact and cancellous tissue containing nerves and blood vessels that carry nourishment for the bone. The periosteum also provides attachment for muscles, tendons and ligame...
    Found op http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/p/periosteum
    
    
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    periosteum
    1) Membrane 2) Tissue layer
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/periosteum/1
    
    

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