Assignment 4
Produce an anatomical diagram identifying the location of several of the major thoracic or abdominal organs. The purpose of the illustration is to show the location of the selected organs relative to:
- Surface topography. Where is the organ relative to surface landmarks such as the midline, transpyloric plane, umbilicus, body contours, etc.?
- Skeletal anatomy such as the vertebral column, ribcage, pelvis, etc.
Begin by sketching the human torso in anatomical position including all relevant surface anatomical landmarks. On an overlay-tracing sheet, develop a sketch of the deep skeletal anatomy: ribcage, pelvis, and vertebral column. Make sure the skeletal anatomy is in registration with the surface anatomy. On a second overlay-tracing sheet, place at least two of the following organs: heart, lungs, liver, stomach/duodenum, pancreas, spleen, colon, kidneys/ureters/bladder.
The final illustration will be a composite of these three layers. Please scan your sketches and print out a composite print. The focus should be on the surface anatomy landmarks and the organs. The skeletal anatomy should be shown lightly for orientation.
This illustration is a diagram which should be done in line only – no rendering or shading. You may add a light, flat tone to the organs if you wish. Important anatomical landmarks in the illustration must be labeled.
