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Learning muscles through modeling in clay.

by Alexei Levine

Nov 18, 2010

Hi everyone, I'm considering using the clay muscle modeling method in a class I'm teaching.  One problem is the manikens are so expensive.  I'm wondering if anyone has used this system and if it was worthwhile.  Also, are there any less expensive ways of doing this.
Thanks!
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    Jan Schwartz

    We used to use Mr. Thrifty and modeling clay. Check out Massage Warehouse and see what they have.

    Nov 18, 2010

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    Joseph E. Muscolino

    Hi Alexei,

    Yes, the Anatomy in Clay (R) Manikens (R) are quite expensive. I have used the skeletons quite a bit, but only for continuing education classes. It is an excellent way to learn the muscles, but it is also MUCH more time intensive. All kinesthetic learning methods are more time intensive, so you have to have a fair amount of time in your curriculum to allow for it.

    Joe Muscolino

    Nov 18, 2010

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    Alexei Levine

    Thanks Jan and Joseph for the info. Jan, that's a great suggestion. Joseph, I've got the time in the curriculum, so it's good to know it's a worthwhile investment of that time.

    Nov 19, 2010