Hyaline cartilage is the tough translucent material, popularly called gristle, that covers the end of the long bones.
periosteum
Ligaments
The periosteum is a strong fibrous membrane that covers the long bone except at joint surfaces. It plays a crucial role in bone formation, repair, and nourishment.
The outer sheath of connective tissue of the long bone is known as periosteum. It surrounds the bone in all areas except those in which articulate cartilage is located.
I think the answer you're looking for is the head.Or it could be the condyles.
the periostenum
the periostenum
The periosteum is a tough fibrous membrane that covers the shaft of a long bone. It contains blood vessels, nerves, and serves as a point of attachment for ligaments and tendons.
Periosteum is a membrane that lines the outer surface of all bones,[1] except at the joints of long bones.
My dictionary give this definition - - the normal investment of bone, consisting of a dense, fibrous outer layer, to which muscles attach, and a more delicate, inner layer capable of forming bone.
The tough connective tissue membrane that covers most parts of all bones is called the periosteum. It provides nourishment to the bone and contains nerves and blood vessels that support bone health and repair. The periosteum also plays a role in bone growth and development.
periosteum : tough fibrous connective tissue membrane that covers the outside of the diaphysis. this protects the bone and serves as a point of attachment.