How to seperate the limbs of a skeleton mesh ?

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Hello,

I have downloaded this skeleton here:
http://thefree3dmodels.com/stuff/anatomy/skeleton/20-1-0-282

…but it is all in one piece (whole skeleton = one mesh)

I do not want that, because when I add bones he will deform like he was made of flesh.

Is there some way to separate him into different meshes ? (e.g. head, upper arm, lower arm, etc).

Thanks a lot !
Dimitris

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In edit mode select all vertices (or the required vertices you want split) and P / separate by loose parts
Depending on how the model was made this may split it into too many parts. You can then join )Ctrl+J) parts back together if really needed.

After you have split the parts select them all and reset their origin to Geometry from the Origin button in the toolshelf (or Shift+Ctrl+Alt+C)

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Thanks!

Im very busy currently, but will try it tomorrow.
Thanks again, have a happy new year’s day
Dimtiris