These painted skeletons models are based on a store bought canine skeleton base. Joints were articulated with elastic banding and paint applied on the right side to feature bony landmarks and prominences and on the left to feature color coordinated muscular attachments. Left sided colored attachments also commonly have small s hook attachments allowing for the application of rubber banding to simulate muscular contraction between attachment sites.
Various other models have been created to be used in conjunction with these skeletons, such as a synthetic pleural cavity, as is highlighted in the associated video.
Students studying with Painted Skeleton Model
"Only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony can we achieve our true potential."
Jane Goodall (zoologist, primatologist, anthropologist, author, activist)