answersLogoWhite

0

The Periosteum.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What type of bone covers the surface of every bone?

Periosteum is the type of bone that covers the surface of every bone in the body. It is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue that provides nourishment and serves as a protective layer for bones.


What is the tight fitting membrane that covers the surface of the bone?

The priosteum


What is the tight-fitting membrane that covers the surface of the bone?

The priosteum


What tissue that covers the articulating surface of a bone?

Actually it's cartilages and the synovial fluid which makes the joint movements smooth.....


What is the surface of a bone covered with a thick fibrous membrane?

the periosteum covers the bone everywhere there is not articular cartilage


What is the outer layer of the bone marrow called?

The outer layer of the bone marrow is called the periosteum, which is a dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of bones.


What is the technical name for mature bone?

The technical name for mature bone is compact bone. Compact bone is dense and strong, providing structural support and protection for the body.


What is the membrane that cover the outside surface of the femur?

The membrane that covers the outside surface of the femur is called the periosteum. It is a dense, fibrous membrane that serves as a protective layer for the bone and also plays a role in bone growth and repair.


At the end of bones there is a tough smooth surface called what?

Each bone has a tough, smooth, shiny substance that covers the end. This substance that covers the ends of bones is called cartilage.


Which has more cells immature or mature bone?

I believe it's immature bone because it has the mesenchyme cells, osteoprogenitor cells and osteoblasts. While mature bone has the osteocytes.


What is the mature non dividing bone cell that breaks down bone?

osteoclasts


Mature bone cells are called?

Osteocytes.