We believe education is the greatest gift osteology can share and that every human specimen can contribute to the advancement of science. These specimens are provided to us by retired physicians, medical researchers, dental professionals, and former university medical programs. We also work with accredited donor programs. A small sample - often antiques that simply do not qualify for medical/research grade usage - are made available to osteology enthusiasts worldwide so that they may continue to educate and inform.
The human hand has five digits: four fingers plus one thumb. It contains 27 bones, not including the sesamoid bones. 14 of these bones are the phalanges (proximal, intermediate and distal) of the fingers and thumb. The metacarpal bones connect the fingers and the carpal bones of the wrist. Each human hand has five metacarpals and eight carpal bones (wrist bones).
Specifications:
- The photos shown are examples of what your specimen will approximately look like. Each specimen is unique and will vary slightly in size, shape, color, etc.
- Left or right side will be chosen at random. Please reach out to our sales team if you require a particular side.
- The disarticulated hand comes in the form of a "bag of bones." The bones will not be connected to one another.
- The loosely strung hand is threaded on nylon string, making it extremely flexible.
- The articulated hand comes fully constructed by our team of master articulators. This version is not flexible.
Hand bones are also sold individually (
