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Skeletal Radiology
Published in: Skeletal Radiology 4/2010

Open Access 01-04-2010 | Perspective

The periosteum: what is it, where is it, and what mimics it in its absence?

Author: Jerry R. Dwek

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

Nearly every bone in the body is invested in periosteum. The periosteum is in some ways poorly understood and has been a subject of controversy and debate. This tissue has a major role in bone growth and bone repair and has an impact on the blood supply of bone as well as skeletal muscle. Despite the importance of the periosteum is has received little attention in the literature in recent years.
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Metadata
Title
The periosteum: what is it, where is it, and what mimics it in its absence?
Author
Jerry R. Dwek
Publication date
01-04-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-009-0849-9

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