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The Special Model Functional Skeleton was created with the assistance of John Chester M.D. (orthopedic surgeon and consultant to the Feldenkrais Guild N.A). The "Functional Skeleton" evolved so as to provide a more realistically movable skeleton for therapists and educators. The "flexible" spine skeleton is complemented by all major joints being articulated with elastic cords. There are more natural head movements on the cervical spine, shoulder/scapular movements over the rib cage and a more natural hinging at the elbows and wrists. The hips have full natural range of movement while the knees permit both flexion/ extension and rotation unique this complex weight bearing joint. The small bones of the hands and feet are mounted on wires to enable mobility.Even the position of the radial and ulnar bones towards each other during the inward and outward rotation of the lower arm can be graphically demonstrated. The skeleton is meant to be taken down from the stand, placed on a padded table so as to facilitate the demonstration of skeletal movements and thereby enhance hands on learning. • Excellent price-performance ratio • 3-year warranty • First-class natural cast "Made in Germany" • Manual final assembly • Made of durable, unbreakable plastic • Almost realistic weight of the approx. 200 bones • Life size • 3-part assembled skull • Individually inserted teeth • Limbs can be quickly and easily removed • Supplied with stand and dust cover