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PERIOSTEUM

The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Round the bones; near + a bone: cf. L. Periosteon. Source: Websters Vocabulary

caput ossis femoris caput ossis metacarpalis caput ossis metatarsalis caput pancreatis caput phalangis caput profundum musculi flexoris pollicis brevis caput quadratum caput radiale (1)