Skeletal Models

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Articulated or Disarticulated Skeletons come in two main variations, assembled or unassembled which is a simpler way of saying articulated or disarticulated. Articulated skeletons provide the benefit of showing the relationship and movement of bones in the natural position while disarticulated skeletons are great for studying the individual bones away from the rest of the skeleton. Articulated skeletons are the most popular model for patient education and teaching while disarticulated skeletons are great learning tools for understanding the individual features and landmarks of each bone. Hanging or Pelvic Mount One of the big questions we get is about the stand type. Which is better? One is more expensive so it must be better? The pelvic mount is the most popular and the most common option. It provides a lower centre of gravity making it more stable and allowing you to take better advantage of features like a flexible spine. Hanging stands are fantastic in classrooms as well as clinics for demonstration and teaching since they are positioned higher and you can easily rotate the skeleton - on a pelvic mount you simply rotate the base to turn the skeleton so it is also very straightforward. Both can be easily removed from the stands for easy use on the treatment table or elsewhere. Flexible Spine Flexible spines can add an added touch of realism. They are fantastic for displaying movement, mobility and explaining treatment options. They do have a broad range of motion but can sometimes be stiffer through the thoracic spine due to the ribcage articulation and are not always ideal for showing trunk rotation. Please see individual product descriptions for added details. Painted Muscle Insertions and Origins Great for teaching and learning origins and insertions, this is a feature most massage and manual therapy practitioners appreciate. All of the muscle attachments and bone landmarks are numbered and referenced in the supplied booklet. Great for learning landmarks. Clos