Periosteum: Understanding the Bone's Protective Outer Layer
The tough layer of connective tissue surrounding bone is called the periosteum.
It covers and protects the bone and helps to anchor the tendons and ligaments to the bone. The periosteum is also involved in bone growth and repair.
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