| umls-concept:C0031110 | skos:definition | CSP: fibrous membrane enveloping bones except at joints and the points of tendonous and ligamentous attachment.,NCI: The outer membrane that surrounds a bone. It contains connective tissue, capillaries, nerves, and a number of types of cell, including osteoclasts. The periosteum plays an important role in bone repair and growth. | lld:umls |
