periosteum

• Dichte Bindegewebsschicht, die die Oberfläche von Knochen bedeckt, ausgenommen die Gelenkflächen; sie enthält Nerven und Blutgefäße, die den Knochen versorgen, und dient als Ansatzpunkt für Sehnen und Muskeln.

A dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of bones, except at the joints, and contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the bone; it also serves as an attachment point for tendons and muscles.

1. Bone membraneC1formalmedical

   A dense layer of vascular connective tissue that envelops the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

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   • The periosteum contains nerves and blood vessels that supply the bone.
   • Injury to the periosteum can cause significant pain.
   • Surgeons carefully preserve the periosteum during bone operations.