Question

question 40
which of the following membranes covers the surface of a mature bone?
a peritoneum
b peritendineum
c perimysium
d perichondrium
e periosteum

Explanation:

• Peritoneum: Lines the abdominal cavity, not related to bone surface.
• Peritendineum: Covers tendons, not bone.
• Perimysium: Surrounds muscle fascicles, not bone.
• Perichondrium: Covers cartilage, not mature bone.
• Periosteum: A dense layer of vascular connective tissue that covers the surface of mature bones.

Answer:

E. periosteum