Term: periosteum: a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone
Broader: membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Unrelated: kalapooian: a Penutian language spoken by the Kalapuya
Broader: membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Unrelated: escutcheon: a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
Broader: membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Unrelated: pork barrel: a legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents
Broader: membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Unrelated: hunger: strong desire for something (not food or drink)
Broader: membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Unrelated: pholiota squarrosoides: a pale buff fungus with tawny scales
Broader: membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Unrelated: gentleman: a man of refinement
Broader: membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Unrelated: altruism: the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Broader: membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Unrelated: drift: a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
Broader: membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Unrelated: cuculiform bird: birds having zygodactyl feet (except for the touracos)
Broader: membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Unrelated: pavis: (Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position