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Why doesn’t the periosteum cover the articulate cartilage of a long bone

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The periosteum doesn't cover the portion of bones that contains articular cartilage, which is the cartilage found in joints that keeps the bones from rubbing together. It is not as tightly packed and contains cells that help in bone growth and repair.

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