An Atlas of Anatomy for Artists by Fritz Schider

Author:Fritz Schider
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 1947-03-14T05:00:00+00:00

PLATES 74-77.

These plates are drawings of the musculature from a model of “The Fighter” by Borghese—medial and lateral views of the right lower extremity.

PLATE 76 demonstrates the deep layer of muscles of lower extremity,

PLATE 77 shows cross-sections:

Fig. 1. Through the thigh.

Fig. 2. Through the leg.

IX. Drawings From Life.

PLATES 78-81.

PLATE 78 shows the anterior view of the foot.

Bony structures: Note the prominent lateral and medial malleoli: the lateral malleolus is on a lower horizontal plane than the medial.

The lateral border of the extensor digitorum brevis muscle is easily recognizable. It forms the smooth prominence called the arch of the foot and the convex lateral border of the foot immediately below the ankle.

Immediately beneath the skin, the tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and extensor hallucis longus muscles are easily followed to the toes.

The veins of the dorsum of the foot are clearly evident. The largest vein goes upwards to the medial side of the leg.

PLATE 79 shows the posterior view of the foot.

The positions of the malleoli are well seen in this view.

The abductor digiti quinti muscle, particularly when contracted, is of importance in determining the lateral contour of the foot.

The Achilles’ tendon is particularly important in determining the appearance of the lower leg and foot in this view. Above, this tendon is broad but it narrows below as it approaches its insertion on the calcaneus.

PLATE 80 shows the lateral view of the foot.

Bony structures: The lateral malleolus, the joints and phalanges of the outer four toes.

Note particularly the curvature of the four outer toes as compared with the straight course of the big toe. This is evident in all three figures.

The exposed triangular surface of the lateral malleolus is bounded posteriorly by the peroneus longus and brevis muscles and anteriorly by the extensor digitorum longus muscle.

The extensor digitorum brevis muscle forms a prominent smooth mass at its origin from the superior surface of the calcaneus in front of the malleoli. The muscle belly decreases in size gradually as it extends forward under the tendons of the extensor digitorum longus muscle.

The abductor digiti quinti muscle forms the elevation along the calcaneus and the second phalanx of the little toe.

The veins of the dorsum of the foot as well as a vein over the lateral malleolus are clearly seen in this view.

PLATE 81 shows the medial view of the foot..

Bony structures: The medial malleolus and the joint between the big toe and the first metatarsal bone.

The abductor hallucis muscle in its course from calcaneus to the first phalanx of the big toe is clearly seen.

Of the tendons, those of the tibialis anterior and the extensor hallucis longus muscles stand out prominently. The posterior contour is formed by the vertical Achilles’ tendon. Near the border of the medial malleolus is the great saphenous vein.

PLATE 82 shows the veins of the dorsum of the foot after removal of the skin.

PLATE 83 shows sketches of the knee in various positions. Extension and flexion of the leg produces marked changes in the shape of the knee and its surroundings.

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