Someone I know is trying to sell their skeleton model from medical school. He said he used it to study bones, vessels, attachments, etc. I will be a first year student this August, and I really don't know whether I need this model or not. Do medical students find it helpful to have their own model at home?? Is it worth buying? They brought it for 300 dollars, and are selling it for 150 dollars. Thanks for your help, guys!
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Are skeleton models helpful in anatomy??
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IMO, while I think studying from a model skeleton can really help, I don't think it is at all necessary for you to purchase it. Your school should have some model skeletons in the lab. Additionally, there are some great atlases that depict what you need to know. Utilize your time in the lab well and study from the models and cadavers. Don't spend the money on the model...you could use that money elsewhere.
I don't of know any medical students who purchased model skeletons and they aced anatomy! Save your money!
Just my $0.02
I don't of know any medical students who purchased model skeletons and they aced anatomy! Save your money!
Just my $0.02
If money is not an issue for you at all, then by all means get it, but it is really not necessary. Your lab should have adaquate skeletons and collections of disarticulated bones. Those, plus an atlas such as Netter and/or Rohen will be all you need to learn your bones. Trust me you will have bigger things to worry about then the bones when you're in gross anatomy.
