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Articulation Process
The articulation process involves carefully reassembling bones to restore the skeleton to its correct anatomical structure. Typically following the maceration method, where all bone connections become fully detached, this leaves you with a pile of separated bones—the ultimate anatomy puzzle. Each bone must be meticulously sorted and reassembled according to the species' anatomy. This task can be particularly challenging with either very small skeletons or large, massive ones, due to the precision and scale involved. To ensure the skeleton's stability, metal rods or reinforcements are often used to support the connections between bones, providing both structure and durability to the final display.
Examples of Skeleton Articulation:
Great White Pelican Bird
Burmese Python
Emu Bird
Articulating Young Specimens
When working with young animals, such as this delicate calf's skull, one of the challenges is the separation of bones during the cleaning process. Unlike in adult animals, the bones in young specimens are not fully fused, and the joints between the bones remain flexible. This lack of fusion means that during maceration, the bones can easily become detached from one another, as seen in this process. As the bones break down, they must be carefully reassembled, a task that requires precision and attention to detail to restore the skull to its original shape. The articulation of these young skulls is particularly delicate, as each bone must be carefully handled to prevent damage and ensure proper alignment.
Gazelle's calf skull restoration
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