n. a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones except at their extremities and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles
Periosteum has nociceptors nerve endings.
Periosteum has nociceptors nerve endings.
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membrane covering bones; bone covering; tissue covering bones
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per-i-os-te-um
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