Associations to the word «Periosteum»
Wiktionary
PERIOSTEUM, noun. A membrane surrounding a bone.
Dictionary definition
PERIOSTEUM, noun. A dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone.
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.