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Longitudinal section through the finger of a mouse; bone formation

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diaphysis
epiphysis
epiphyseal  disk 
compact bone
nail
horny epithelium layer

 
English name: House mouse
Scientific name: Mus musculus
Familia: Muridae
Classis: Mammalia
Phylum: Chordata (subphylum vertebrata)
Regnum: Animalia
Example of indirect bone formation

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last modified: 5 Jun 2014