Anatomical Model: Hand

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1/9/2019

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Historical Collections & Archives, Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library, Augusta University

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A plastic and rubber anatomical model of the hand. There are hard, tan bone-like structures that make up the bones of the hand. The fingers of the bones are held together by springs. Attached to the front of the hand bones are red, hard, plastic with striations that represent the muscles of the hand. Attached to the muscles are redm rubbery branching structures probably representing arteries. Attached to the bones of the front of the hand are long, thin, rubbery structures. The lower 1/4 portion of these structures are light blue in color, and the top portions are a beige color; probably represent the nerves. There are branching orange and green rubbery structures on the top of the hand as well, probably representing blood vessels (arterioles and venules). On the back of the hand are similarly long, thin, rubbery structures that are on the front of the hand. However, the ones on the back are light blue on the bottom and top and beige in the middle. Underneath these structures is a plastic, rubbery green pad. On top of the long, thin, rubbery structures are red, branching rubbery arteries. The arteries' base is thick. To the right and left of the arteries are thin, branching yellow and green rubbery structures, probably representing the veins. Wrapped around the wrist of the hand is a thick, clear beige plastic band. Running down the middle of this band is a long clear plastic structure that is triangular at the top and narrows as it goes down. Estimated year range is 1970-1990. The model is approx. 8.5 inches in length. Weight is 4.0 oz. NOTE: Model is on an easel in some photos.

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