When colleges, universities, and other training facilities add models to their classrooms and laboratories, it provides students with a clear picture of what the instructor is describing. It also provides another mode of learning for students when they get interactive with the model, seeing up close how the human skeleton works as well as how different bones in the body connect and fit within the entire system.
Choosing an anatomical skeleton model is not a difficult task, but it is something that is often not given enough thought. This leads to models that end up sitting in a storeroom or in the corner or a lecture hall, simply because they are not the correct model for the job.
Parts of the Whole
When most people think of an anatomical skeleton model, they are thinking of the full skeleton. These types of models are often mounted on rolling stands and have the skeleton suspended from the head, with the limbs able to move at the natural joints in the body.
There are also anatomical models of body parts including the underlying skeletal structures. These models allow the organs and outer layers to be removed, allowing for the underlying skeletal structure to be seen in relation to the exterior of the body and the internal organs.
Quality of Craftsmanship
As an anatomical skeleton model often gets a lot of use in the classroom, buying the best quality of model will be important. This will mean a higher initial investment, but in return, the school can expect a model that will last for decades of teaching. Cheaper models will have a lower initial cost, but they will require replacement much faster.
Take the time to consider the style and features of the skeleton model required, as well as the need for accuracy in details and design. The best quality models will have these factors in place, which is why they are a very worthwhile investment.