Sourced ethically via vintage educational and medical specimens. This spine comes from Clay Adams Co. educational display.

The human spine is basically the body's built-in support system, keeping us upright and flexible. This particular spine has been articulated by a spring system that gives it a good amount of flexibility. The spine itself is made up of 33 stacked bones called vertebrae, which are divided into five sections: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), lumbar (lower back), sacrum, and coccyx (tailbone). Between the vertebrae are squishy discs that act as shock absorbers, helping with movement and preventing bones from grinding together. The spine also protects the spinal cord, which is like the body’s information highway, sending messages between the brain and the rest of the body. It's basically the way your body links up all of its systems with your brain.

Human Bone Laws & Information:

In 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.

For more information and specifics please visit our FAQ page.

The Paxton Gate cannot ship any real human bones to the following states: Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana.