Mannequin Parts (Glossary)

Ankle Rod

Holds the mannequin upright by acting as an anchor to balance the mannequin by supporting it by the ankle. The ankle rod is usually connected to the floor or base of the mannequin. See picture of an ankle rod here.

Armature

The armature is the underlying mesh on-top of which the mannequin is built. See this page where somebody has attempted to build their own armature for a mannequin using glue and mesh - useful if you're interested in building your own mannequin - or saving money by building a low-cost mannequin.

Articulation

Articulated mannequins are mannequins that have hinges that allow repositioning of the body parts of the mannequin. Lots of photos of articulated artist mannequins (stock photography site).

External Links

• Guide to mannequins
• Original Reference guide (lost when Geocities was closed by yahoo) - slow loading, please be patient

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