What is another word for periosteum?
Pronunciation: [pˈi͡əɹɪəstˈiːəm] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the term "periosteum," which refers to the thin, fibrous membrane that covers the outer surface of bones. Some common synonyms include "perichondrium" (the fibrous membrane that covers cartilage), "osseocartilaginous membrane" (the thin, fibrous membrane that covers both bone and cartilage), and "osteogenic tissue" (the tissue that contains the osteoblasts and stem cells responsible for bone growth and repair). Other related terms include "endosteum" (the thin, fibrous membrane that lines the inner surface of bones), "osteoclasts" (the cells responsible for breaking down and remodeling bone), and "bone matrix" (the extracellular material that provides the structure and support for bone tissue).
