22.2 Module 3 Anatomy Study Plan.pdf

MODULE 3 ANATOMY STUDY PLAN

ANATOMY STUDY PLAN FOR DAILY ANATOMICAL STUDY

The purpose of this anatomy study pan is to serve as a daily guideline in helping you learn anatomy in a
regular, efficient and structured way. The plan is structured from the interior anatomy to the outside
anatomy, working from the skeletal system, to the musculature and then to the skin surface level of
study. Anatomy image resources and more can be found in the Anatomy Resources Document.

KEEP IN MIND!: Studying anatomy is a long term and or life-long practice. Once adequate studies have
been engaged in, a general knowledge is established, however a refined knowledge can take many
years. Please engage in anatomical study optimistically, and take it one step at a time.

STUDY PLAN REQUIREMENTS:

The below study list describes the topic and order in which to study each element, and prescribes a
recommended number of pages, and drawings per page.

FREQUENCY: It is advised that one page of anatomical study be done per day, the time will vary based
on the complexity of the observed anatomical form, but 1 Hour or less is advised.

DETAILS: Multiple angles of the Skeleton, Musculature and Skin Surface Anatomy should be drawn to
ensure a holistic knowledge of the details of the anatomy. Strive to solidify the basic ¾ front and ¾ back
views, and then create multiple other views. It is important specifically with the musculature drawings
to label the musculature once the drawing is done to aid memory retention.

STUDY PLAN:

SKELETAL SYSTEM 10 Pages | 4 Observational Drawings per Page
Skull
5 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the Eye socket size 7 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the jaw connection 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the Roundness of the teeth and jaw
10 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
in the front
• Note the ear canal positioning
• Note the cartilage mass of the nose
Full Skeleton, Basic Detail Level
Clavicle and Scapula
• Note the front joining of the clavicle

bones
• Note the Acromion end of Scapula
Spine and Ribcage
• Note the connection point of the spine

into the Skull
• Note the connection point of the spine

into the Pelvis
Humerus, Ulna and Radius

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• Note the Scapula to Humerus Connection 3 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the Ulna and Radius twisting 8 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
8 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
mechanism
Bones of the Hand 8 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
5 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the wrist and palm bone elements
Pelvis

• Note the Ilium Crest
• Note the width variance between male

and female pelvic bones
Femur

• Note the Great Trochanter protrusion
• Note the connection point into the pelvis
• Note the angle of the femur as it travels

down to the knee
• Note the Patella position and protrusion
Tibia and Fibia
• Note the joint to the Femur
• Note the position of the Patella
• Note the joint into the bones of the foot
Bones of the Foot
• Note the elements of the heel

MUSCULATURE SYSTEM 2 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
Muscles of the Face 6 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
Muscles of the Neck Front and Back
Sternocleidomastoids 6 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the front and back bone
attachment points 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page

• Note the main attachments behind the
jaw, below the ear

Muscles of the Neck Back
Trapezius

• Note the overall Diamond shape of the
trapezius

• Note connection points to Scapula bones

Muscles of the Shoulder
Deltoids

• Note 3 Bulk masses
• Note attachment points to Clavicle and

Scapula
• Note Acromion position
Muscles of the Upper Arm
• Biceps, Triceps, Brachialis
• Note the Connection point of the Deltoid

between the Biceps and Triceps

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• Note the Extensor originating from 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
behind the Bicep

• Note the unique Tricep connection to the
elbow in rear-view

Muscles of the Lower Arm
• Extensors and Flexors
• Brachioradialis
• Note the connections into the upper arm

Muscles of the Hands 5 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note the length of the muscles 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the Thumb base muscles
• Note the tendon wrapping around the 5 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
wrist 10 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page

Muscles of the Chest and Trunk – Front
Pectoralis Major (Male and Female),
Abdominals, Serratus Anterior, External
Obliques, Latisimus Dorsi,

• Note the Pectoralis Major connection
under the Deltoid

• Note the T-shape pattern of the Serratus
Anterior

• Observe the Abdominal muscles shapes
and quantity (8-Pack)

Muscles of the Chest and Trunk – Back
Latisimus Dorsi, External Obliques, Gluteus
Medius, Gluteus Maximus

• Note the shape of the trapezius into the
Latisimus Dorsi

• Note the Shape and wrap-around of the
Gluteus Maximus

Muscles of the Upper Legs – Front
Adductors, Vastus Lateralis, Rectis Femoris,
Vastus Medialis, Sartorius

• Note the angle of connection of the
adductors to the pelvis

• Note the long curve of Vastus Lateralis
and the short curve of Vastus Medialis

• Note the connection points to the bones
• Specifically note the line and angle of the

Sartorius wrapping from the inside of the
knee to the top of the leg (the skin
surface line often shows)

Muscles of the Lower Legs – Front 5 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page

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Tibialis Anterior, Peroneus Longus, Extensor 5 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
Digitorum Longus, Gastroncnemius (Front
showing elements)

• Note the short inside curve of the
Gastrocnemius and the long outside
curve of the Peroneus Longus

• Note the shin bone view in the front
lower leg

Muscles of the Upper Legs – Side
Tensor Fascia Lata, Gluteus Medias, Gluteus
Maximus, Vastus Lateralis

• Mainly note the wrapping nature of the
Fascia Lata and the wrap-around of the
Gluteus Maximus

• Fascia Lata’s connection down near the
knee (Somewhat like an external
Sartorius of sorts)

Muscles of the Upper Leg – Back 10 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
Vasus Lateralis, Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, 10 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
Adductors, Semimembranosus 5 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page

• Note how the muscles wrap around to
the front of the knee

• Note the diamond shape of “space”
formed behind the knee between the top
and bottom leg muscles

Muscles of the Lower Leg – Back
Inner and Outer Gastrocnemius, Soleus,
Calcaneal Tendon (Achilles Heel)

• Note the shape of the Gastrocnemius
• Note the shape of the calcaneal tendon

as it moves upward into the
gastrocnemius
• Note the connection point of the
calcaneal tendon to the heel
Muscles of the Feet
• Note the wrapping tendons
• Note the length of the striated muscles

SKIN SURFACE ANATOMY 10 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
Male Full Figure 10 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
5 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note more rigid angles, more bunched
muscles

Female Full Figure
• Note more curvature and longer, slender
muscles

Male Head

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• Note typically angular jaw (idealism) 5 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
Female Head 10 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
10 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note typically rounder jaw, particularly
when connecting to the ear (idealism) 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawing per Page

Male and Female Shoulders and Arms
• Note Acromion protrusion
• Note Elbow protrusion
• Note Wrist bone protrusion

Male and Female Legs
• Note Knee protrusion
• Note protrusion of the Tibia, Fibia and
Femur at the knee, especially when bent
• Note angle change at the Great
Trochanter

Male Chest and Trunk
• Note sternum indentation
• Note ribcage protrusion at front (upside
down V)
• Note protruding Ilium Crest

Female Chest and Trunk 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note breast shape and volume
• Note pectoralis connection point under 5 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
the deltoid front
• Note Rib-cage surface view 20 Pages | 10 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note protruding Ilium Crest 20 Pages | 10 Observational Drawing per Page
20 Pages | 10 Observational Drawing per Page
Male and Female Chest and Trunk Back Views
• Note Scapula and Acromion Protrusion 10 Pages | 5 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note slight spine vertebrae protrusion 20 Pages | 5 Observational Drawing per Page
20 Pages | 5 Observational Drawing per Page
Male and Female Hands 10 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
Male and Female Feet
Human Eyes

• All observed anatomical elements of the
eyes

Human Ears
Human Noses
Human Mouth and Lips
Observational Face Studies

• Including hair and eyebrows

Ensure that when you have completed your assignments and are submitting them to the Character
Art School Community, that you are clearly stating this work as “Anatomy Studies”, so that you
are critiqued and given feedback correctly at your current level of knowledge.

Assignment Content, Video Content and Character Art School Are © Scott Harris. Strictly No Reproduction.