TissueDB/Tissues/Periosteum
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Periosteum is the fibrous membrane that covers the outer surface of bone, except where the ends of bones meet other bones to form joints.[1] It contains blood vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels that nourish compact bone, and tendons and ligaments attach to bone at the periosteum.[1] As a bone grows in diameter (appositional growth), new bone is laid down beneath the periosteum.[2] Sensory nerve fibres are densest in the periosteum,[3] and noxious stimulation of the periosteum is one source of bone pain.[4]
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear cellophane wrap | - | - | Tibial Shaft Transverse Fracture Simulator | Simulates the overlying periosteum. Its transparency lets the learner inspect fracture alignment after fixation and confirm that the Schanz screws did not perforate the far cortex.[5] |
- Bone — the periosteum ensheathes the outer cortex of bone
- Connective Tissue — the periosteum is a specialized dense connective tissue
- Muscle — muscle forces are transmitted to bone through tendons anchored in the periosteum
References
[edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Betts JG, et al. Anatomy and Physiology 2e, section 6.3, "Bone Structure". OpenStax, 2022. openstax.org
- ↑ Betts JG, et al. Anatomy and Physiology 2e, section 6.4, "Bone Formation and Development". OpenStax, 2022. openstax.org
- ↑ Steverink JG, Oostinga D, van Tol FR, et al. "Sensory Innervation of Human Bone: An Immunohistochemical Study to Further Understand Bone Pain". The Journal of Pain. 2021;22(11):1385–1395. doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2021.04.006
- ↑ Nencini S, Ivanusic JJ. "The Physiology of Bone Pain. How Much Do We Really Know?". Frontiers in Physiology. 2016;7:157. doi:10.3389/fphys.2016.00157
- ↑ Tibial Fracture Fixation Project, Global Surgical Training Challenge. Uniplanar External Fixation: Tibial Shaft Transverse Fracture Simulator. Appropedia
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| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Periosteum". Appropedia. Retrieved October 2, 2026. |