This set is a worldwide unique original anatomical replica of a human vertebrae with the most precise illustration of even the finest anatomic structures of the vertebrae, exhibiting excellent quality. The vertebrae set includes the 7 cervical, 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar vertebrae. The spinal vertebrae set of models includes the following features: Made of 3B BONElike™ material, feels and looks like real bones. Realistic weight These vertebrae are excellent to use as a substitute for real bones for medical teaching purposes and patient consultation Each vertebra is labeled for identification purposes (C1-7, T1-12 and L1-5)  The anatomical replica is supplied in a transport and storage case with individual compartments for all 24 vertebrae. Here's what 3B customers are saying about 3B BONElike™:  “… a unique reproduction of a bone that cannot be distinguished from a real one. One of my staff members, a world-wide renowned bone specialist, was not able to distinguish the vertebra from a real one. I wish your company much success with your excellent artificial preparations.” -Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Horst Erich König, Director, Institute for Anatomy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna  “… I am convinced that you have developed the best bone ever created by man.” -Prof. Vladimire Ovcharov, MD, DSc, Rector Medical University - Sofia “Thank you very much for sending a vertebral body model. It was a pleasant surprise for me as a keen anatomist. In the first moment, I actually believed it was real bone! My compliments, the material has excellent tactile feel.” -Yvonne Kammerer, MD Institute of Anatomy, University of Regensburg, Germany This vertebrae set is an excellent way to study the detail of the anatomy of the human spine!