Mannequin
mannequin (alternately,
manikin,
mannikin,
manakin,
dummy,
lay figure, or
form). The word comes from the
Dutch word
manneken, literally meaning 'little man'.
* A jointed model of the human body used by
artists, especially to demonstrate the arrangement of
drapery. Also called
lay figure.
* A life-size, articulated
doll mainly used to display
clothing.
* Mannequins with simulated
airways are used in the teaching of
first aid,
CPR and advanced airway management skills such as
intubation.
* One who models clothes; a
model.
*
Statuephilia*
Crash test dummy*
Sex doll*
Model*
Manneken Pis*
Mannequins - A brief history.
