Human Skeleton Model Stan is billed as the “old standard” skeleton that’s been lurking in the corners of science classrooms, laboratories and hospitals for decades. Stan is designed as a straightforward model (similar to the Deluxe Adult Female Skeleton), featuring detailed bone structure but no components from other body systems. For its accurate recreation of the skeletal system, this model has earned a spot on our list of the best life size human skeleton models.
Stan is a male skeleton who “stands” at a height of about 67” (170 cm). He comes with a pelvic-mount metal stand, or you can opt to purchase a hanging stand for an additional cost. The model also comes with a dust cover.
Stan’s relatively low ranking on our lineup does not indicate lower quality, but rather reflects the fact that this model is simple and lacks anatomical details like muscle/nerve indicators, tendons, ligaments, arteries or a herniated/prolapsed disk. Stan’s bones have a more realistic texture than many of the models on our list, second only to the Deluxe Adult Female Skeleton.
Most of Stan’s bones are connected with metal pins that only allow for slight flexibility. In Stan’s major joints (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles), longer pins are fitted with rotatable, spring-loaded bolts, accommodating a much wider range of motion in Stan’s arms and legs. Even with the rotatable bolts, Stan’s joints do not offer realistic motion in all directions. In a real human skeleton, most of the joints can flex at least somewhat in four directions, but because of the horizontal orientation of the bolts in Stan’s shoulders, for example, his arms can move up and down freely but not from side to side. Unlike other models, Stan does not have a flexible jaw bone. A stationary metal pin holds the lower jaw in a permanently closed position.
As with all the models on our lineup, Stan requires some final assembly that includes attaching the limbs. This industry standard has been set partly because life size models are too large and fragile to ship and transport when fully assembled. Once assembled, Stan’s arms and legs can be removed easily. The calvarium (skull cap) is also removable and is connected with quick-release hooks.
Human Skeleton Model Stan requires more extensive assembly than many of our other models, so the model is accompanied with a guide book containing assembly instructions. Other than that, Stan doesn’t come with a bone guide or any other educational materials.
Stan is a very straightforward model that’s basically remained unchanged in the 50 years since its original creation. Stan lacks the bells and whistles of more modern models like Sam, who features imitation tendons as well as painted-on muscles and nerves, and Flexible Fred, outfitted with special flexible materials to create a bendable spine that holds its position when posed.
