How to Make a Skeleton for an Anatomy Project
Assembling an anatomically correct skeleton is an excellent way to understand how the body is put together. It may be easier to visualize the body as a whole by constructing a model than by looking at a page in a textbook. With enough Styrofoam and a knife, a skeleton model is within sight. Start by referring to one of the many textbooks or medical dictionaries that have two-dimensional illustrations of the human skeleton. Often these illustrations show either an anterior view or a posterior view.
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Identify the approximate size of the skeleton model to be built. Consider how much traveling the final project will be subjected to and the ideal size and weight of the final product. When deciding on the size, consider if the pieces will need to be identified with tags or markers. The amount of Styrofoam required will depend on whether the model will be life sized or much smaller.
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Place all the supplies in a work area where the skeleton will not need to be moved. Once construction has begun, the project should remain stationary until the glue has dried.
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Cut out and shape each bone you plan to include using the knife on the Styrofoam. Plan carefully, as Styrofoam is easy to cut and shape, but cuts and marks cannot be undone.
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Lay all the bones in the the correct position without connecting them.
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Dip the ends of a small piece of wire in glue. Insert one end into a bone and the other end into the connecting bone. Work in small sections at a time to prevent breakages. For example, put one leg together, then the other. Allow the glue to dry and then connect the legs to the hips.
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Connect small pieces together in groups and allow the glue to dry. Then connect those groups to larger pieces.
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Tips & Warnings
Allow up to an hour for a section to dry to ensure the connection remains intact.
After putting two bones together, reapply glue at the site for extra stability.
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not helpful at all, were is the pictures?
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this is not helpful
