Periosteum

[,peri'ɒstiәm]

Definition

(noun.) 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.

Typist: Marcus--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces.

Typist: Serena

Definition

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.

Typist: Norton