Wax ulnar component model, which consists of a single piece of solid wax sculpted into the size and shape of the proximal end of a human ulnar bone; the bottom of the model is flat, as are all four sides; the top has a rounded curve in it.
Wax ulnar component model, which consists of a single piece of solid wax sculpted into the size and shape of the proximal end of a human ulnar bone; the bottom of the model is flat, as are all four sides; the top has a rounded curve in it.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Research material used at the Human Mobility Research Centre.
Maker
Mr. Gerald Saunders
Dates
1980
circa 1980
Material
wax: blue
Inscriptions
The bottom of the model has, "C146" written on with black marker; the lower front of the model has the word "RIGHT" written onto the wax with a ballpoint pen.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-H5
Length
3.4 cm
Width
2.6 cm
Depth
2.4 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length 3.4 cm x Width 2.6 cm x Depth 2.4 cm
Condition Remarks
The wax shows some minor wear, but no chips or missing sections in the wax.
Copy Type
Replica
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. Charles Sorbie; Mr. Gerald Saunders
Research Facts
This model was sculpted from wax to be the correct size and shape, and then was used in the lost wax process to cast a mould.
Exhibit History
"Joint Ventures," Museum of Health Care, Nov. 19, 2001-Jan. 2013