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Longitudinal section through the finger of a mouse; bone formation
Legend:
1 diaphysis
2 epiphysis
3 epiphyseal disk
4 compact bone
5 nail
6 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
