What Does the Prefix in the Term Periosteum Mean

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Multiple Choice

What does the prefix in the term periosteum mean?

• A)Around
• B)Bone structure
• C)Creation of new bone
• D)Bone structure.
• E)Membrane covering bone

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Definitions:

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