perichondrium
(noun)
A layer of dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds the cartilage of developing bone.
Examples of perichondrium in the following topics:
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Embryonic and Fetal Bone Formation
- The perichondrium becomes the periosteum.