màng xương
Definition
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Periosteum: A dense layer of fibrous connective tissue that closely covers the outer surface of all bones, except at the joints. It serves to protect the bone, provide a site for muscle and ligament attachment, and contains blood vessels and nerves that supply the bone with nutrients and sensation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chấn thương có thể làm tổn thương màng xương. (An injury can damage the periosteum.)
- Màng xương đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc nuôi dưỡng và tăng trưởng xương. (The periosteum plays an important role in nourishing and growing bone.)
Advanced Usage
- In medical contexts, inflammation of the periosteum is called periostitis.
- Viêm màng xương thường gây đau nhức cục bộ. (Periostitis often causes localized pain.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cốt mạc: An alternative, less common Vietnamese term for periosteum, using Sino-Vietnamese roots ("cốt" = bone, "mạc" = membrane).
Synonyms
- Periosteum: The direct and precise medical term.
Related Terms (Anatomical Structures)
- Xương: Bone.
- Tủy xương: Bone marrow.
- Sụn: Cartilage.