Whether one studies conventional medicine or a complimentary discipline such as massage or acupressure, a working knowledge of anatomy is part of the curriculum. While many classes use preserved cadavers to teach about the human body, models provide visual references in situations where cadavers may not be available or may not be suitable for the students in question, such as teaching elementary school children the basics of anatomy. They may also be used in clinics and private doctors' offices for patient education as well. Here are five model options from Rehabmart that offer anatomical education for both the teacher and the student.

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At 33 inches tall, the Miniature Skeleton is a valuable classroom tool for introducing elementary and junior high students to the skeletal system. It has a removable calavarium and is mounted by the pelvis to the display stand.  For reference, a key card naming the individual bones is provided.

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For more advanced students such as those studying medicine or some form of therapy, the Standard Skeleton is a life-sized replica of the human skeleton. The arms and legs are removable and the skull can be divided into three sections.  It can be used to demonstrate physical therapy maneuvers. The Standard Skeleton comes with a dust cover and is mounted by its pelvis onto a base with casters for easy transport around the classroom or from one room to another.

 
 
 
 
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In addition to removable limbs and skull, the Deluxe Skeleton has a flexible spine. Enhancing the learning experience even further are painted-on depictions of the muscle origins, nerve endings, and insertions on its left side while the right side features numbers for identifying bones, bone parts, fissures, and foramen on the left. Like the Standard Skeleton, it comes with a rolling base for easy transport, is pelvic-mounted to the base, and has a dust cover.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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Rehabmart offers two options for detailed study of the upper limbs. The first is the Full Arm Model, which allows students to see the anatomical details of the arm in all three dimensions. The Full Arm Model is two feet long, and comes with a detachable stand. It's made of colorful plastic to enhance its realistic appearance. Five parts can be removed to allow for closer examination of the nerves and blood vessels as well as helping students and patients visualize how the muscles fit and work in conjunction with one another.

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The second option is the Muscles of the Hand Model. It's made of latex and like the Full Arm Model, it has been colored to give it a realistic appearance. It comes with five detachable parts, including a removable palmar aponeurosis, allowing a student to see clearly the hand's anatomy layer by layer. Each nerve, blood vessel, and muscle has been labeled for easy identification. The model provides an illustration of the carpal tunnel as well as the nerves and bones of the hands. A stand is included.

Whether it's in a classroom or in a doctor's office, any of these models will enhance the patient's or student's understanding of the human body and how it works.


Fran Jablway,
Medical Consumer Writer
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO