Erler Zimmer child skeleton, 14 to 16 months in detail
The child skeleton is between 14 and 16 months old and shows the typical features at this age, such as unfused epiphyses of the long bones and cartilaginous edges of many bones. The exact age was determined by measurements and landmarks. The anterior cranial suture is almost completely closed. The atlas consists of three parts and the axis of four parts. The remaining cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae are in two parts, consisting of body and arch. The first three sacral vertebrae are each in five parts. In the foot, the calcaneus, talus and cuboid bone can be easily identified by their shape. The skeleton is movable and comes on a stand. The size is 65 cm.
Ideally suited for
- Hospitals
- Healthcare centres
- Training facilities
- Research facilities
Advantages
- 14 to 16 months old
- Typical characteristics at this age
- Unfused epiphyses of the long bones