What is the name of the thick connective tissue layer that envelops the outer surface of bones?

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21 Feb 2020
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The outer surface of bones is covered by the periosteum, a dense layer of connective tissue. This layer plays a crucial role in bone nourishment and repair. Woven bone refers to immature bone tissue, epithelium lines cavities and surfaces, and connective tissue sheath is a general term but not specific to bone covering.

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