There are a number of medical supply houses that have skeletons, bones,
and limb and back muscle models of the human body.  The skeletons (full
sized) start at around $400 for plastic models.  "Real" bones cost a lot
more, and probably aren't necessary.  One such source is, believe it or
not, http://www.skullsunlimited.com/.


These are also available for brains.  One source is
http://www.redreef.com/other.html#c20.

Denis Anson, MS, OTR
Computer Access Specialist
College Misericordia
301 Lake St.
Dallas, PA 18612
email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 570-674-6413


> -----Original Message-----
> From: * EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Glenn Bond
> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 5:45 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Tactile Model of Skeletal-Muscular System
>
> Hi all,
>
> Does anyone know of or has anyone heard of a tactile system for
learning
> the
> skeletal-muscular system?  The application would be accommodating a
> student
> with a visual impairment who is attending a Massage Therapy program.
> Please
> excuse the cross post.  Thanks!!
>
>
> Glenn Bond
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> Institute for Disability Studies
> The University of Southern Mississippi
> Box 5163
> Hattiesburg, MS 39406
> Voice:  (601) 266-6622
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