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periosteumDense membrane over bones. The outer layer contains nerve fibres and many blood vessels, which supply cells in the bone. The bone-producing cells of the inner layer are most prominent in fetal life and early childhood, when bone formation is at its peak. In adulthood they are less active but vital to continuous bone remodeling. When bone is injured, they multiply profusely to produce new bone. periosteum [‚per·ē′äs·tē·əm] (anatomy) The fibrous membrane enveloping bones, except at joints and the points of tendonous and ligamentous attachment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A 27-gauge needle was used to inject the implant into the subcutaneous tissues or into a subperiosteal plane at the nasal defect. The other type of implant in use today, subperiosteal, fits on top of the bone under the gums. The management of upper airway obstruction is based on either (1) conservative methods (prone position, nasopharyngeal tube) or (2) surgery involving pulling the tongue base forward, hyomandibulopexy, subperiosteal release of the floor of the mouth, tracheostomy, and distraction osteogenesis. |
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