original and intact vintage american medical displayable bench or desktop anatomical human spine model consisting of the full complement of 24 vertebrae complete with intervertebral discs. the pelvis and occipital bone of the skull are attached to the upright stand affixed to a three-legged black enameled cast iron fisher base. the anatomical model is comprised of a synthetic resin providing true-to-life detail. the vertebral column is flexibly articulated to replicate the natural bending and twisting motions of the axial skeleton. salvaged from the old cook county hospital. fabricated by the denoyer-geppert science co., chicago, il. measure 54 inches tall.