SUPERFICIAL ANATOMY

'Superficial anatomy' (also called surface anatomy) is a descriptive science dealing with anatomical features that can be studied by sight, without dissecting an organism. In particular, in the case of human anatomy, these are the form and proportions of the human body and the surface landmarks which correspond to deeper structures hidden from view, both in static pose and in motion. It is also called "visual anatomy".
In addition, the science of superficial anatomy includes the theories and systems of body proportions and related artistic canons.
Studying of superficial anatomy is the basis for depiction of human body in classic art.
Some pseudo-sciences such as physiognomy, phrenology and palmistry rely on superficial anatomy. (The relation is one-sided, like that of astrology to astronomy.)
This is a list of 'superficial anatomical' features. That is to say, externally visible parts of the body in humans and animals.
Sorted roughly from cranial to caudal. Homologues share a bullet point and are separated by commas. Subcomponents are nested. Alternative names or category members in parentheses. Class in which component occurs in ''italic''.

★ Tentacle ''Cephalopoda''

★ Head

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★ Antler

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★ Crest

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★ Hood

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★ Horn

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★ Mane

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★ Eyes

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★ Ear

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★ Snout

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★ Nose, Trunk

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★ Nostril

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★ Whiskers

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★ Beak ''Aves only'', Mouth

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★ Lip ''not in Aves''

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★ Philtrum

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★ Jaw ''not in Aves''

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★ Gums ''not in Aves''

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★ Teeth ''not in Aves'', Tusk

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★ Tongue

★ Throat

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★ Adam's apple

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★ Vocal sac ''Ranidae''

★ Spine (extends dorsally)

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★ Tail

★ Arm ''Mammalia, Amphibia, ...'', Fin ''Fish'', Wing ''Aves''

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★ Elbow

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★ Wrist

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★ Hand

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★ Fingers (Thumb: Primate)

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★ Hoof, Claw, Nails

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★ Webbing

★ Chest (roughly Thorax)

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★ Gills

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★ Breast ''Mammalia''

★ Abdomen (roughly Stomach)

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★ Pouch ''Marsupialia''

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★ Genitals

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★ ''In females''

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★ Vulva

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★ ''In males''

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★ Penis

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★ Scrotum

★ Leg

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★ Thigh

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★ Knee

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★ Kneecap

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★ Shin

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★ Calf

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★ Ankle

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★ Foot

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★ Toe

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★ Hoof

★ Skin

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★ Feather ''Aves'', Scale ''Reptilia'', Hair ''Mammalia''

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★ Shell

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See also

See also

★ Anatomy
Books:
''Drawing the Living Figure'' by Joseph Sheppard, ISBN 0-486-26723-7