{"product_id":"human-skull-medical-specimen-a","title":"B Grade Human Skull Medical Specimen","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourced ethically via vintage educational and medical specimens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this specimen is B Grade and has visible flaws. See the images and paragraph below for more information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes we acquire old antique medical specimens that aren’t in the best shape. Whether it’s bits of old glue, scuffs, or just the wear and tear of time, these specimens have the look of a teaching aid that has been in the classroom for years. Sure, they may not be perfect, but they are still really cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo us, it adds character and just shows how much these were used to educate generations of medical professionals, and that, to us, is worth the imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Skulls \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver wonder what is keeping all those brilliant thoughts safely inside your head? Enter the human skull, your very own cranial armor. Made of 22 interlocking bones, it is is a complex bony structure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt serves to protect the brain, support the facial structures, and provide housing for the sensory organs. The upper portion, or cranium, encloses the cranial cavity, offering a secure space for the brain along with passages for nerves and blood vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower portion, or mandible, functions as a hinged structure essential for mastication and communication. This specimen provides a detailed view of cranial anatomy and demonstrates the intricate design that balances protection, function, and structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to metaphysics: The human skull symbolizes both mortality and transcendence. It serves as a reminder of life’s impermanence while representing consciousness, transformation, and the bridge between the physical and spiritual. Across cultures, it embodies death, awareness, and the awakening of higher understanding, a vessel for both the end of life and the beginning of deeper insight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuman Bone Laws \u0026amp; Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, it is perfectly legal to possess and sell human bones in the United States. There are a few exceptions to this: a few states have banned import and export, and of course, any archaeological resources protected by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information and specifics please visit our FAQ page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Paxton Gate cannot ship any real human bones to the following states: Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brock Hanson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53109018263776,"sku":"442840","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/2797\/2442\/files\/Paxton_Gate_Human_skull9.jpg?v=1781813879","url":"https:\/\/paxtongate.com\/products\/human-skull-medical-specimen-a","provider":"Paxton Gate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}