Anatomical skeleton foot mounted on wood this item would make a great display/ talking piece 28 cm long 29 cm tall the stand is 12 cm square this one is unusual being mounted on wood 
The history of the anatomical skeleton includes the study of bones from ancient times to the present day, and includes the development of the science of osteology, the study of bones: 
 
Ancient Greece
The study of bones began in ancient Greece under the Ptolemaic kings, with Herophilos being a pioneer in the field. Ancient Greek philosophers and doctors, like Hippocrates, also paid attention to the body's functions and the causes of disease. 
 
The Middle Ages
Dissection continued to be practiced in medieval Europe, and Galen's work was a part of the traditional medical curriculum. 
 
The Renaissance
The Renaissance brought a reconsideration of classical medical texts, and anatomical dissections became fashionable again. 
 
The 17th century
The science of osteology increased the use of skeletons in anatomical study. Skeletons became more common in natural history collections and cabinets of curiosities. 
 
The 18th century
Displaying human skeletons became trendy, and there was a market for them in Europe. 
 
The colonial era
The practice of medicine, anatomy, and the slow death from starvation in colonial India intertwined with the exertion of authority and control on Indian bodies. 
 
The earliest skeleton in the vertebrate lineage was a non-collagen-based unmineralized cartilaginous endoskeleton.