perichondrium

(noun)

A layer of dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds the cartilage of developing bone.

Related Terms

  • Haversian canal
  • anastomose
  • Volkmann's canal

Examples of perichondrium in the following topics:

  • Development of the Skeleton

    • The perichondrium becomes the periosteum that contains a layer of undifferentiated cells (osteoprogenitor cells) which later become osteoblasts.
    • The hypertrophic chondrocytes (before apoptosis) secrete Vascular Endothelial Cell Growth Factor that induces the sprouting of blood vessels from the perichondrium.
  • Structure, Type, and Location of Cartilage

    • The cartilage fibrous sheath is called the perichondrium.
    • Hyaline cartilage is covered externally by a fibrous membrane, called the perichondrium, except at the articular ends of bones; it also occurs under the skin (for instance, ears and nose).
  • Supply of Blood and Nerves to Bone

    • Growth cartilage receives its blood supply from both sources and also from an anastamotic collar in the adjoining perichondrium.
  • Embryonic and Fetal Bone Formation

    • The perichondrium becomes the periosteum.
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