Paper human skeletons are a lot of fun to have. These skeletons are very popular to use when studying anatomy, as Halloween decorations, or just for fun. Making a human skeleton out of paper at home can help you understand bones, as well as being a fun activity.
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Part 1 of 3: Making a Human Skeleton out of Paper
Step 1. Select the paper type
Select the paper you will use to create the outline.
- Printer paper works well, is inexpensive, and is available in many places.
- Cardstock paper will hold its shape better and longer, but is more expensive.
- Paper plates are a good alternative to paper that is stronger than paper for printing presses.
Step 2. Find the outline image
Look for pictures of human skeletons to use as models. You can find skeleton drawings on the internet.
Outline drawings in the form of animation will be easier to use than outline drawings with specific details
Step 3. Divide the outline into several parts
Separate into several parts. Each part of the outline will be printed on a sheet of paper, cardstock paper, or paper plate.
- Skull)
- Rib
- Pelvis
- 2 upper arm bones
- 2 Forearm bones with hands
- 2 thigh bones
- 2 calf bones with legs
Part 2 of 3: Creating Outline Parts
Step 1. Join the arms
The human hand consists of two parts, the upper and lower arms. Use printer paper or cardstock paper for each sleeve. Print out the outline you're looking for, or use it as an example to draw.
- For the basic skeleton, draw two bones on paper. Use one image for the upper arm, and one image for the forearm and hands.
- For a more specific example of a skeleton drawing, don't forget that there are two bones in the human arm. Follow the details in the picture, such as the shape of the bones, the number of bones. The upper arm has one bone, the humerus. The forearm has two bones, the radius and hula bones. There are many bones in the hand. For outline details, draw the sections that will be presented next.
Step 2. Cut out the image of the arm
Use scissors to cut the sleeves.
Step 3. Draw the legs
The leg bones are similar to the arm bones. The bone has two parts, the upper bone and the lower bone. After you have drawn the leg bones, cut them with scissors.
- For the basic skeleton, draw two bones on paper. One for the femur, and one for the calf and leg bones.
- For a more specific skeleton example, don't forget that there are two bones in a human leg. Follow the details in the picture, such as the shape of the bones, the number of bones. The femur has one bone, the femur. The calf bone has two bones, the tibia and fibula. In the foot there are bone banks, tarsal bones, metatarsal bones, vertebrae, and many other bones.
- For a more anatomically similar human skeleton, make the legs one and a half times longer.
Step 4. Cut out the leg image
Use scissors to cut a line around the leg.
Step 5. Draw the ribs and pelvis
Follow the instructions to draw the ribs and pelvis. Then cut.
- To follow the actual anatomy, there are 12 pairs of ribs.
- For more detail, draw the shoulder blades, cavities, and collarbones near the ribs.
- For details of the pelvic bones, including the sacrum and coccyx bones, the two bones at the end of the spine.
Step 6. Draw the skull
Make sure to draw two eye holes and a nostril.
For more details on the skull, draw the upper and lower teeth
Part 3 of 3: Installing the Skeleton Parts
Step 1. Make a hole in the paper
Use a hole punch to make holes to join the parts of the frame.
- If you don't have a hole punch, use scissors or a knife.
- Holes at the top of the skull
- Holes at the top of the ribs to join the skull and under the ribs to join the pelvis.
- Holes at the top of the pelvic bone
- Make holes in the top and bottom of the upper and lower arms.
- Make a hole at the top of the femur and calfbone.
Step 2. Select the hook
The skeleton parts can be connected using thread or brass buttons.
- You can find brass buttons at bookstores or office supply stores.
- The threads help the skeleton to move. Brass buttons can be fastened tightly to hold the bones in position.
Step 3. Connect the frame parts, and secure the frame using brass studs
- Connect the bottom of the skull to the top of the ribs
- Tighten the femur on each side of the pelvis.
- Connect the shoulder blades with the upper arm.
- Connect the forearm to the upper arm and the calfbone to the calfbone.
