How does the periosteum receive its blood supply?
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Correct answer: Via periosteal arteries and Volkmann's canals
Periosteal arteries supply the outer layers of the bone. These vessels penetrate the bone through Volkmann's (perforating) canals to connect with the vessels in the Haversian canals.
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