Det funktionelle skelet - udviklet af bl.a. Dr. Chester

This special skeleton was created with the assistance of John Chester M.D. (orthopedic surgeon and consultant to the Feldenkrais Guild N.A).
The Functional Skeleton evolved so as to provide a more realistically movable skeleton for therapists and educators. The flexible spine skeleton is complemented by all major joints being articulated with elastic cords. There are more natural head movements on the cervical spine, shoulder/scapular movements over the rib cage and a more natural hinging at the elbows and wrists. The hips have full natural range of movement while the knees permit both flexion/ extension and rotation unique to this complex weight bearing joint. The small bones of the hands and feet are mounted on wires to enable mobility. Even the position of the radial and ulnar bones towards each other during the inward and outward rotation of the lower arm can be graphically demonstrated.

The skeleton is meant to be taken down from the stand, placed on a padded table so as to facilitate the demonstration of skeletal movements and thereby enhance hands on learning.