Any artist wishing to practice figure drawing or to understand the
body's movement will do well to study the interaction of muscles with
bone structure. This timeless introduction to human anatomy combines art
and science, focusing on realistic depictions of the skeleton's impact
on the external form and the attachments of the muscular system.
More than 70 black-and-white illustrations show the positions and names
of muscles and bones. Clear and accurate, the diagrams cover everything
from the bones and muscles in the neck, head, trunk, limbs, hand, and
foot to details of the face. Artists at every level of experience will
find this volume an indispensable reference.