Best Skull Models
A skull model is an excellent way to get a tactile experience when learning about anatomy. These are our favorite options.
Learning about Anatomy can be a difficult endeavour, especially when it comes to memorizing different parts of the body and their scientific names. A skull model can make it slightly easier by delivering a tactile learning experience. These skull models are great for decoration, or memorization.
3-Part DIdactic Human Skull Model
Staff Pick
Learning the different pieces of the skull can be stressful, whether you are in high school or college. This option has colored pieces to show the different parts of the skull, making it a little bit easier to memorize. It comes apart in three pieces and is human-sized.
Life Size Human Skull
Laser etched labels
This skull model is built especially for medical students. It features laser-etched numbers for each of the different parts of the skull, so you never need to worry about numbers fading with time or use. This model comes apart into three pieces, comes with a numbered table of contents, and is available in three different models.
Human Skull Model
When you don't need bells or whistles
The Human Skull Model from Ronten is built for those who just need a skull model, but don't require anything fancy from it. This option comes apart in three pieces, features an articulated jaw, and is real-to-life in size. This option is also super affordable, making it a great addition to classrooms for students of any age.
Model Human Skull Replica
A macabre piece of decoration
Not everyone wants a model skull so they can learn about anatomy. If you really just want a skull model so you can add some creepy atmosphere to your home decor, this is the best option for you. It's a life size model and has been aged to look more realistic than other options. The mandible isn't attached so you'll want to be gentle when moving it around.
Bottom line
Model skulls can be used for a variety of things from practice for artists, to learning anatomy. While there are a large variety of options out there, our recommendation is the 3-Part Didactic Human Skull Model. It's colored to make noticing different parts of the skull easier and is life-sized.
If you're looking for a simple option that doesn't have any bells or whistles, then the Human Skull Model is probably your best option. It's affordable, life-sized, and comes apart in three pieces.
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