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
Skull 10 Pages | 4 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the Eye socket size
• Note the jaw connection
• Note the Roundness of the teeth and jaw
in the front
• Note the ear canal positioning
• Note the cartilage mass of the nose
Full Skeleton, Basic Detail Level 5 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
Clavicle and Scapula 7 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the front joining of the clavicle
bones
• Note the Acromion end of Scapula
Spine and Ribcage 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the connection point of the spine
into the Skull
• Note the connection point of the spine
into the Pelvis
Humerus, Ulna and Radius 10 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page

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 • Note the Scapula to Humerus Connection
• Note the Ulna and Radius twisting
mechanism
Bones of the Hand 3 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the wrist and palm bone elements
Pelvis 8 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the Ilium Crest
• Note the width variance between male
and female pelvic bones
Femur 8 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
• 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 8 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
• 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 5 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• Note the elements of the heel

MUSCULATURE SYSTEM
Muscles of the Face 2 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
Muscles of the Neck Front and Back 6 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
Sternocleidomastoids
• Note the front and back bone
attachment points
• Note the main attachments behind the
jaw, below the ear
Muscles of the Neck Back 6 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
Trapezius
• Note the overall Diamond shape of the
trapezius
• Note connection points to Scapula bones
Muscles of the Shoulder 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
Deltoids
• Note 3 Bulk masses
• Note attachment points to Clavicle and
Scapula
• Note Acromion position
Muscles of the Upper Arm 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• Biceps, Triceps, Brachialis
• Note the Connection point of the Deltoid
between the Biceps and Triceps

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 • Note the Extensor originating from
behind the Bicep
• Note the unique Tricep connection to the
elbow in rear-view
Muscles of the Lower Arm 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
• 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
• Note the Thumb base muscles
• Note the tendon wrapping around the
wrist
Muscles of the Chest and Trunk – Front 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
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 5 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
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 10 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
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
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 5 Pages | 2 Observational Drawings per Page
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,
Adductors, Semimembranosus
• 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 10 Pages | 3 Observational Drawings per Page
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 5 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note the wrapping tendons
• Note the length of the striated muscles

SKIN SURFACE ANATOMY

Male Full Figure 10 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note more rigid angles, more bunched
muscles
Female Full Figure 10 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note more curvature and longer, slender
muscles
Male Head 5 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page

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 • Note typically angular jaw (idealism)
Female Head 5 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note typically rounder jaw, particularly
when connecting to the ear (idealism)
Male and Female Shoulders and Arms 10 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note Acromion protrusion
• Note Elbow protrusion
• Note Wrist bone protrusion
Male and Female Legs 10 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• 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 10 Pages | 2 Observational Drawing per Page
• 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
the deltoid front
• Note Rib-cage surface view
• Note protruding Ilium Crest
Male and Female Chest and Trunk Back Views 5 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• Note Scapula and Acromion Protrusion
• Note slight spine vertebrae protrusion
Male and Female Hands 20 Pages | 10 Observational Drawing per Page
Male and Female Feet 20 Pages | 10 Observational Drawing per Page
Human Eyes 20 Pages | 10 Observational Drawing per Page
• All observed anatomical elements of the
eyes
Human Ears 10 Pages | 5 Observational Drawing per Page
Human Noses 20 Pages | 5 Observational Drawing per Page
Human Mouth and Lips 20 Pages | 5 Observational Drawing per Page
Observational Face Studies 10 Pages | 1 Observational Drawing per Page
• 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.

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