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

The ilium bone is the largest and uppermost bone in the pelvic girdle (the hip region). It's one of the three bones that make up the hip bone, along with the ischium and pubis. It is located on each side of the pelvis, forming the upper portion of the hip bone. Probably not a shock, but it plays a vital role in the human body. Everything for weightbearing, movement and muscle attachment is lumped into its duties. Fun fact: The iliac crest is often used in medical procedures or athletic measurements because it’s a stable, identifiable anatomical point.

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.

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