Engelsk substantiv: periosteum | |||
| 1. | periosteum (i anatomi) 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 | ||
| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | membrane, tissue layer | ||
| Omfatter disse spesifikke uttrykk | cambium | ||