perichondral bone


per·i·chon·dral bone

in the development of a long bone a collar or cuff of osseous tissue forms in the perichondrium of the cartilage model; the connective tissue membrane of this perichondral bone then becomes periosteum. Synonym(s): periosteal bone

perichondral bone

n. A collar or cuff of osseous tissue that forms in the perichondrium of the cartilage in the development of a long bone.

per·i·chon·dral bone

(per'i-kon'drăl bōn) In the development of a long bone, a collar or cuff of osseous tissue forms in the perichondrium of the cartilage model; the connective tissue membrane of this perichondral bone then becomes periosteum.