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Anatomy for the Artist is the most comprehensive guide to the human form ever published. This book will help you to understand the structure and function of the human body, and will enable you to create realistic and compelling artwork.

Anatomy for the Artist: A Complete Guide to Drawing the Human Body

by Jennifer Crouch

5 out of 5

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Chapter 1: The Skeletal System
Chapter 2: The Muscular System
Chapter 3: The Circulatory System
Chapter 4: The Respiratory System
Chapter 5: The Digestive System
Chapter 6: The Nervous System
Chapter 7: The Endocrine System
Chapter 8: The Reproductive System

Chapter 1: The Skeletal System

The skeletal system is made up of bones, which are hard, white tissues that form the framework of the body. Bones protect the internal organs, provide support for the body, and allow for movement.

There are 206 bones in the human body. The largest bone is the femur (thigh bone),and the smallest bone is the stapes (stirrup bone) in the middle ear.

Bones are classified into four types: long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones. Long bones are longer than they are wide, and they include the bones of the arms and legs. Short bones are about as long as they are wide, and they include the bones of the wrists and ankles. Flat bones are thin and wide, and they include the bones of the skull and the ribs. Irregular bones have a complex shape, and they include the bones of the spine and the pelvis.

Bones are connected to each other by joints. Joints allow for movement, and they can be classified into three types: synovial joints, cartilaginous joints, and fibrous joints. Synovial joints are the most common type of joint, and they are found in the knees, elbows, and shoulders. Cartilaginous joints are found in the spine and the pelvis. Fibrous joints are found in the skull and the teeth.

Chapter 2: The Muscular System

The muscular system is made up of muscles, which are soft tissues that can contract and relax. Muscles allow for movement, and they are attached to bones by tendons.

There are three types of muscles: skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones, and they are responsible for voluntary movement. Smooth muscles are found in the walls of internal organs, and they are responsible for involuntary movement. Cardiac muscles are found in the heart, and they are responsible for pumping blood.

Muscles are made up of muscle fibers. Muscle fibers are long, thin cells that contain actin and myosin filaments. When a muscle contracts, the actin and myosin filaments slide past each other, causing the muscle to shorten.

Chapter 3: The Circulatory System

The circulatory system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. Blood vessels are tubes that carry blood away from the heart and back to the heart. Blood is a fluid that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body.

The circulatory system is divided into two circuits: the pulmonary circuit and the systemic circuit. The pulmonary circuit carries blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart. The systemic circuit carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body and back

Anatomy for the Artist: A Complete Guide to Drawing the Human Body

by Jennifer Crouch

5 out of 5