PERIOSTEUM

periosteum

(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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

periosteum (plural periostea or periosteums)

A membrane surrounding a bone.

Source: Wiktionary

Per`i*os"te*um, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. periosteon.] (Anat.)

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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