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Cambium layer

4 November 2009
  • Inner layer of the periosteum of a bone composed of flattened osteoprogenitor cells
  • Have the capacity to differentiate into osteoblasts
  • Important in fracture healing
  • Intracapsular area of neck of femur does not have cambium layer, hence healing after fracture is impaired

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