Human Skeleton Model, Anatomy Human Body Model Mini Skeleton for Kids, Anatomy and Physiology Study Tools, 70.8 inches (180cm), 17.7 inches (45cm), 2 Packs

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One of our kids is in a four year art program and we got this primarily to aid with anatomical drawing.In that capacity, it is helpful, but not ideal, as it is not posable—it is quite articulated, which allows for examination of various relationships and dimensions, but only so long as held in position (or lying down).Build quality is high but the materials are only acceptable—lightweight plastic, which holds relatively fine detail, but is not particularly robust.The stand is solid and functional.This would be a fine study aid (though I'm not able to say whether the details are accurate enough for say premed students!), or for say Halloween decoration (our admittedly anticipated second use!).

I teach art in the elementary schools, and we use our skeleton as a drawing model. It's sturdy, and well made, as well as accurate. The kids love him.

The skeleton isn't posable and I had trouble keeping the legs on if they were moved too much. Still it was cute and a good model to look at if one has never been exposed to a skeletal model before. The model is a bit costly too.

Anatomical models are invariably a little off, but this little guy just looks goofy. Huge jaw and weirdly shaped shoulders and rib cage.Individual bones and landmarks aren't terribly inaccurate given its size, but it does look goofy.

It's not bad.It's a small step up from a toy, or one of those cute decorations you'd see at Spirit Halloween.The joints are strung with heavy elastic and have some rudimentary articulation. You can bend the knees, rotate the shoulders and flap the hands around. Even the jaw of the skull is properly hinged. The skull cap can be removed, to show impressions of the cavity and the brain. That's neat!But there are little details that hold this back from being an item of serious study. A lot of the bones look hastily cast and printed, and the proportions feel off for certain sections of the body. The sternum of the chest and the radius and ulna of the arm are too large. The bones of the hand and feet are too simplified and poorly modeled.If you were planning to use this for a quick cram session for school, it just might do. But I feel like you'd better looking at a chart on the Internet. For artists and sculptors, the same applies.It can give you a vague idea of where the bones are, but I wouldn't try to draw this skeleton for serious study. Stick to 3D medical scans and sketchfab for that.

I bought this for my son who is in medical school and he loved it It sits next to his monitor while he studies.

I love the fact that the joints on this model are actually movable, and can function in a similar way to an actual human body. The right elbow was just a little bit tight, but it didn't prevent me from bending that arm at all. The included stand sits at a nice height as well, and makes it so that you have complete range of motion while moving the skeleton about and investigating different structures. I think this would be a fantastic gift for someone that is starting out in the medical field, as understanding the human body is the foundation of everything you learn in that career. And few things are more fundamental a part than the skeleton itself. This would also be wonderful for artists, whether you're professional or just starting out! A more intimate understanding of how things move, or the shape of different bones, is very helpful as you come to understand proportions and perspective both!My one complaint is with the screw system that attaches the legs to the pelvis. Even for my tiny fingers, it was a little difficult to properly reach in and screw the small nut into place to keep it secured. It took a fair bit of finagling to make it happen. If you've got larger hands, maybe consider having a small-handed friend assist you with assembly, or search for a small enough wrench to help you!