TissueDB/Tissues/Periosteum

Periosteum is the dense fibrous connective-tissue membrane that covers the outer surface of bone except at the articular (joint) surfaces. It carries much of the bone's blood and nerve supply, anchors tendons and ligaments to bone, and contains the osteogenic cells responsible for appositional bone growth and fracture repair. Because it is richly innervated, the periosteum is a major source of bone pain.

Materials

Material	Visual	Tactile	Simulator	Notes
Clear cellophane wrap	-	-	Tibial Shaft Transverse Fracture Simulator	Transparent cellophane wrapped around the 3D-printed tibial fracture fragments simulates the overlying periosteum and keeps a displaced fracture loosely apposed; its transparency lets the learner visually inspect post-fixation alignment and confirm the Schanz screws did not perforate the far cortex (Tibial Fracture Fixation module, Global Surgical Training Challenge).

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

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At a Glance

Overview

Synonyms

Medical terms: Periosteum (outer fibrous layer; inner cambium / osteogenic layer)
Common names: Bone-lining membrane, bone covering
Regional names: Periostio (ES), Périoste (FR), Periósteo (PT), Periost (DE)

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Keywords	periosteum, bone membrane, connective tissue, fracture fixation, orthopedic simulation, TissueDB
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Created	February 2, 2026 by Arturo Pelayo
Last edit	July 2, 2026 by Arturo Pelayo
Cite as	Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Periosteum". Appropedia. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
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