Description
The top model of Rudiger Anatomie, and a completely unique skeleton in the industry. No other skeleton offers this list of features and quality combined into one. The Deluxe Super Skeleton skeleton combines the advantages of the painted, flexible, and ligamented skeletons with additional labelled and numbered features, and even adds head and neck muscles. It has a flexible spinal column and comes with a spinal cord, nerve ends, the spinal artery and herniated disc. There are approximately 500 painted, labelled and numbered muscle origins (red) and insertions (blue) and it comes with a comprehensive muscular numbering guide. It has flexible ligaments not only on the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee, but also on the hand and foot. More than 300 numbers are marked! They describe all the important anatomical details, bones, bony parts, sutures, fissures, foramina on an extra key.
Together with the muscle numbering, there are 600 hand-numbered and identified anatomical details. Additionally, it comes with lifelike muscles of the head and neck. To top it off, the skeleton is supplied on a heavy-duty 5-leg stand with locking casters, and includes a dust cover for proper storage.
Full list of features:
- Muscles of the head and neck
- Painting and numbering of the muscle origins (red) and muscle insertions (blue) on the left side of the skeleton (with legend)
- Flexible ligaments of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, hand, and foot
- Numbering of anatomical structures and details on the right side of the skeleton (with additional legend)
- Highly flexible spinal column
- Spinal nerves and spinal artery
- Opened sacrum with bony flap to expose nerve branches
- Arms and legs attached with special U-brackets on left side, allow to movement of the arm and leg ligaments inside their joints
- 100% natural cast from real human bone
- 4-part skull with extractable single teeth and bony flap/opened jaw bone
- Raw materials like plastics and metal hardware are from German companies
- Radius and ulna feature natural movement including rotation
- Knee detachable on left side, lower leg with foot removable on left side
- Soft intermediate discs show natural deformation while flexing spine
Skeleton measures approximately 70.1 x 15.8 x 9.8 inches and weighs about 25 pounds. Manufactured by medical artists and craftsmen in Germany. Backed by an industry-leading 5 year warranty.
Q & A
Q: How flexible is this model?
A: Users can demonstrate fully life-like ranges of movement with this model, including extension and flexion, as well as abduction and adduction.
Q: How flexible are the ligamented joints on this skeleton?
A: The joints range in allowable movement. We do not recommend you bend the joints past the suggested range of movement.
1. Shoulder Joint
Anteversion = 20 degrees
Retroversion = 20 degrees
Internal Rotation = 20 degrees
External Rotation = 20 degrees
Lateral Movement = 20 degrees
2. Elbow Joint
Extension and Flexion = 150 degrees
Rotation of the Radius = 90 degrees
3. Hip Joint
Anteversion = 90 degrees
Retroversion = 45 degrees
Internal Rotation = 45 degrees
External Rotation = 45 degrees
Lateral Movement = 20 degrees
4. Hand Joint
Abduction = 25 degrees
Adduction = 25 degrees
Rotation of the Radus = 180 Degrees
5. Knee Joint
Extension and Flexion = 90 degrees
Retroversion = 20 degrees
Internal Rotation = 20 degrees
External Rotation = 20 degrees
Lateral Bending of the Meniscus = 20 degrees
6. Foot Joint
Extension and Flexion = 15 degrees
Rotation Movements (In and Out) = 10 degrees
Lateral Movements = 10 degrees
Q: Does the model come off the stand?
A: Yes, this model can be removed from the stand.
Q: My skull has become damaged on this skeleton, would I be able to receive a replacement?
A: Please contact support at 800-422-1134, we will be more than happy to look into getting a replacement skull for you.
Q: Can this skeleton be disassembled and then put back together?
A: No, this model is not meant to be taken a part and then put back together. While you can remove the legs, other parts of this skeleton are not meant to be taken apart.
Q: Does this skeleton come with a warranty?
A: Yes, all Rudiger Skeletons come with a 5 year warranty.
Q: Is this a male or female skeleton?
A: This is an adult male skeleton model.
Q: Is this model considered life-size?
A: Standing at about 5'8" tall, yes, this model is considered to be life-size.
Q: Are the fingers and toes moveable?
A: Yes, you can move and pose the fingers and toes. They are held together with flexible wire.
Q: Can the spine be flexed laterally?
A: Yes, this Rudiger Anatomie Skeleton model provides a full range of motion, and the spine can be flexed laterally (side to side).
Warranty Information
Rüdiger Anatomie
Warranty Period: 5 Years
Premium Quality and Dependability
Designed and produced entirely in Germany, Rüdiger Anatomie is one of the leading manufacturers of anatomical models, skeletons models and wall charts. As a strong statement of quality, Rüdiger Anatomie provides one of the longest warranty periods in the industry right from the moment you receive your new product, guaranteeing it will faithfully perform during the Five Year Warranty.
What the Warranty Covers
Rüdiger Anatomie produces premiere skeletons and models, so don’t expect a lot to go wrong with your new model. However, if something does, having selected a premier model, you can be confident the warranty has you covered.
- If at any time during this warranty period your Rüdiger Anatomie model does not live up to the guarantee of quality, the model will be repaired or replaced.
- Please note: Extended lead times may apply if new units of the product are not in stock domestically. Replacements oftentimes must come directly from Germany.
- Here is what’s covered:
- If your anatomical model breaks or significantly degrades from normal everyday use, defined as:
- Display, disassembly, and reassembly of parts designed to be removed from the model.
- Functionality, such as rotation or flexion, within the range of natural movement of the human body.
- Indoor use without extreme exposure to UV light, heat or cold.
- are and storage in accordance with the Rüdiger Anatomie Care & Maintenance Guide.
- If your anatomical model does not perform as described.
- If your anatomical model breaks or significantly degrades from normal everyday use, defined as:
- If you lose a part or hardware, we will help you find a replacement (shipping costs may apply).
Warranty Limitations
Rüdiger Anatomie builds products that are built to last a lifetime. Each product is versatile and a must-have for anyone who wants the best of the best. Since this product has so many uses, unfortunately, the warranty warranty does have a few limitations.
- We cannot cover misuse, improper storage, mishandling, or mistreatment under warranty. Because we provide models for education, repurposing models for use outside of demonstration, such as mechanical testing, device validation, or other clinical applications outside of education, the warranty shall be voided. Examples include:
- Dropping your anatomical model.
- Improper cleaning or storage of your anatomical model.
- Modifications to the product, such as markings, additional or negated hardware, drilling, cutting, or otherwise altering your anatomical model.
- Excessive stress on functional parts, such as vertebral stress or joint over-extension.
- Damage due to negligence, theft, property damage, or the like are not covered by the Rüdiger Anatomie warranty.
- Anatomical charts are not covered by the Rüdiger Anatomie Five Year Warranty.
- While we will always be here to support you, we cannot provide customers with a return label for any products shipped to a location outside of the United States.
How to File a Warranty Claim
Our dedicated Customer Service team is available to help over phone, email or chat and we will work with you to find the most cost and time effective solution that suits your needs.
- The best way to protect your purchase is to register your product online right when you receive it, so you never have to worry about losing the receipt or contacting us outside of the warranty period. Visit this page to register your product under warranty. You will need to provide the following information:
- First and Last Name
- Email Address
- Place of Purchase
- Order Number
- Date of Purchase
- Customer must provide proof of purchase alongside any claim of defect, or warranty cannot be honored. This ensures the authenticity of the model.
- Photographs must be provided when a warranty claim is made, indicating the defect in the model and the current condition of the model before it is retrieved by Rüdiger Anatomie.
- All decisions regarding warranty matters shall be at the sole discretion of Rüdiger Anatomie or its Authorized Dealers.
Additional Information
Best Uses: |
Medical Education, Patient Consultation |
Product Class: |
Top-Tier |
