long bone- membranes Periosteum

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Periosteum

White, double-layered membrane, Covers external bone surfaces

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Fibrous layer

outer layer of dense irregular CT, Secured to bone matrix by Sharpey’s fibers

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Sharpey’s fibers

bone matrix

<p>bone matrix </p>
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Osteogenic layer


inner layer abutting bone, Contains osteogenic stem cells that give rise to most bone cells, Also serves as anchoring points for tendons and ligaments

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nutrient foramen

a small tunnel through the cortex of a long bone containing a nutrient artery that supplies the bone

<p><strong>a small tunnel through the cortex of a long bone containing a nutrient artery that supplies the bone</strong></p>