periosteum

The thick fibrous membrane that closely invests the entire surface of a bone except the articular cartilage at synovial joints.

Type Bone
Body System Skeletal
Parent Structure membranous layer
FMA ID 24041

Sub-structures

pericranium Organ periosteum of long bone Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the periosteum?
The thick fibrous membrane that closely invests the entire surface of a bone except the articular cartilage at synovial joints.
What body system is the periosteum part of?
The periosteum is part of the Skeletal.

Related Structures

articular surface articular system joint system articulation joint Atlas (C1) Atlas attachment site axial skeleton plus cranial skeleton skeleton axiale Axis (C2) Axis bone collagen fibril

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