noun
- Plural of periosteum; the dense fibrous membrane that covers the outer surface of bones, except at the joints.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; used in anatomy, orthopedics, and dental contexts
Examples
- The periostea of long bones contain blood vessels that nourish the bone tissue.
- Damage to the periostea can impair bone healing and regeneration.
- In dental surgery, care must be taken to preserve the periostea around tooth roots.
- The periostea are richly innervated, which is why bone injuries are often painful.
- Periosteal inflammation, or periostitis, can result from infection or trauma.