Skeleton System, Muscular System & Integumentary System (Skin)
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Skeleton System cont… Bone Structure –1. Periosteum is a tough, tight-fitting membrane that covers the bone’s surface. Contains small blood vessels carrying nutrients into the bone Contains cells involved in growth & repair of bone. –2.Compact Bone is the hard, strong layer under the periosteum. Gives bone strength Has a flexible framework containing deposits of calcium phosphate.