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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