Wax humeral component model, which consists of a single piece of wax cast into the size and shape of the distal end of a human humeral bone; the model is cylindrical with a hollow centre; it has flat right and left edges; the top has rounded outward curves; the bottom is open with a concave curve i…
Wax humeral component model, which consists of a single piece of wax cast into the size and shape of the distal end of a human humeral bone; the model is cylindrical with a hollow centre; it has flat right and left edges; the top has rounded outward curves; the bottom is open with a concave curve in the wax.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Research material used at the Human Mobility Research Centre.
Maker
Mr. Gerald Saunders
Dates
1980
circa 1980
Material
wax: green
Inscriptions
The bottom of the humeral component model has "5" and "R" raised on the wax.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-H5
Length
5.3 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
2.6 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length 5.3 cm x Width 3.5 cm x Depth 2.6 cm
Condition Remarks
The wax shows minor wear for the most part; a small section has been chipped off at one end.
Copy Type
Replica
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. Charles Sorbie; Mr. Gerald Saunders
Research Facts
This model was cast from a mould made from the original wax sculpture to see what a metal casting would be like.
Exhibit History
"Joint Ventures," Museum of Health Care, Nov. 19, 2001-Jan. 2013