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| Definition: | The fibrous sheath that covers bones. It contains the blood vessels and nerves that provide nourishment and sensation to the bone.
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Review Date: 10/10/2001
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.
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