the skull

Landmarks of the Skeleton

 

The Skeleton is very complex but at the same time its only 206 bones. Like anything else when you don't have a strong understanding you will most likely struggle with it. It is strongly recommended that the time is put in for any serious artists to learn the bones, not all 206 bones are necessary but the more you know the better it will serve you when it comes to drawing them.

A good way to start is with the simpler more popular bones, like the ribcage and hips, arms and legs. The body has certain landmarks that can help you start a drawing, these landmarks very but for the most part, they are noticeable on all people. Below are a number of images from Roberto Osti Basic Human Anatomy book. This book has rich images and in chapter 3 he focuses on labeling the bones to a great degree. I Highly recommend this book.

anatomy of a skeleton
anatomy of a skeleton
drawings of different types of bones
axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton
torso drawing of a skeleton
anatomy of a torso, spin skeleton, rib cage drawing
anatomy of skull, skull drawing, anterior view of a skull
lateral drawing of a skull
posterior view of a skull, back of the skull drawing
anatomy drawing of the spine anterior and posterior views
lateral view of the spine, the vertebral column
the cervical vertebrae drawings, anatomy drawing
anatomy drawing of a rib cage top view, drawings of a pelvis anterior view
drawing of a pelvis posterior and lateral views
bones of the appendicular skeleton, the scapula, the clavicle
the hand dorsal view, hand skeleton drawing
tibia and fibula antomy drawings anterior and posterior views
anatomy drawing of the foot dorsal view
the foot plantar views anatomy drawing
drawing of human anatomy

All Images taken from Basic Human Anatomy by Roberto Osti