Regarding a Joint Cavity, Where is the Periosteum Found

Question

Regarding a joint cavity, where is the periosteum found?
A)Lining the outside of the bone but not in the synovial cavity
B)Lining the articular surfaces of the bones
C)Forming the inner layer of the synovial cavity
D)Forming the outer layer of the synovial cavity

Accepted Answer

The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints, meaning it lines the outside of the bone but not within the synovial cavity.