The periosteum is a tissue that serves only to protect the bone because it not supplied with nerves or blood vessels?

False.

The periosteum is a tough, fibrous connective tissue membrane that covers the outer surface of all bones except at the joints. It is richly supplied with nerves and blood vessels and plays several important roles, including:

- Protects the bone from damage

- Anchors tendons and ligaments to the bone

- Helps to repair damaged bone

- Provides a site for bone growth