periosteum

noun

The dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones except at the joints and serving as an attachment for muscles and tendons.

noun

The enveloping membrane of bones; a dense fibrous membrane firmly investing the surface of bones, except where they are covered by cartilage.

noun

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

noun

A membrane surrounding a bone.

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