This highly detailed life-size model shows all significant features of each vertebra, including spinal cord, nerve roots, the vertebral artery, a herniated disc, transverse processes and vertebral notch. Ideal teaching model for students, patient education of chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons and other medical professionals, and for company health programs on lifting and bending. Special features include: inflexible 29" tall vertebral column complete with pelvis, sacrum, occipital bone, vertebral artery, all nerve branches and herniated lumbar disc. Deluxe chrome stands 34" high.