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Periosteum |
Outer surface of the bone except the areas of articular cartilage |
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What does the outer layer of the periosteum contain ? |
Fibrous layer of the dense irregular connective tissue Protects the bone and anchors blood vessels and nerves to the surface of the bone |
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What is the inner layer of the periosteum |
Contains osteoprogenitor cells, osteoblasts and osteocytes |
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What is the endosteum |
Incomplete layer of cells that covers all internal surfaces of the bone within the medullary cavity. Contains osteoprogenitor cells, osteoblasts and osteoclasts |
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What is the perforating fibers ? |
Run perpendicular to the diaphysis. Periosteum Anchored to the bone Collagen fibers |
