85 cm skeleton model with high detail

If you are looking for a skeleton in a particularly practical size, which is at once small, breathtaking and detailed, we highly recommend this model.

The mini skeleton is 85 cm high. The quality of the bone casts is good and suitably solid for general use, but not developed for violent use in, for example, a classroom. The level of detail on the bones is impressive compared to the standard in mini skeletons. Most of the joints are held together by metal and/or plastic. The shoulder and hip joints, on the other hand, are equipped with elastic, which allows for the demonstration of the natural movements of the joints.

Anatomically 

The model shows all the bones of the body. Cartilage in the chest and teeth in the upper and lower jaws are also included.

Compared to the standard in mini skeletons, the level of detail on the bones is impressively beautiful. The scope of "osseous landmarks" includes both large details such as the greater and lesser tubercles, as well as more specific details such as the rough line on the back of the femur (see images on the left).

On the other hand, the level of detail is significantly lower on small bones and in small joints. For example, both the carpal, metacarpal and finger bones are cast in one piece. The same applies to the feet (see images).

Movementally 

The model is particularly flexible in the shoulder and hip joints, which is unusual for mini-skeletons. In other joints, the range of motion is limited because the joints are held together by metal and/or plastic. For example, rotation in the knee joints cannot be demonstrated, although both flexion and extension (bending and stretching) are possible.

As mentioned in the description of the anatomy, the hands and feet are each cast in one piece. Therefore, it is not possible to move any of the many joints in these regions at all. The wrist, however, is movable.

The skull has a removable skullcap so that the base of the skull can be seen from above. Many details are visible.

The lower jaw is fully movable, as it is mounted with a small spring in the oral cavity.

The shoulder joint is held together by an elastic band. All natural movements in the joint can be demonstrated, but not to the full extent due to the length of the elastic. For example, the arm cannot be lifted completely into the air without hitting the acromion, but this can be circumvented by loosening the elastic (as a starting point, the arm can only be abducted 90 degrees, which corresponds to "shoulder height").

The hip joint is also held together by an elastic band. Unlike the shoulder joint, all natural movements can be fully demonstrated. In addition, the femoral head can be easily and quickly removed completely.

The elbow joint is movable, just as rotation of the radius is possible.

The ankle joint is immobile.

Clinically, the skeletal model is ideal for understanding many diseases, disorders and genes in the skeleton.