Superficial anatomy
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'''Superficial [[anatomy]]''' (also called '''surface anatomy''') is a descriptive science dealing with anatomical features that can be studied by sight, without [[dissection|dissecting]] an organism. In particular, in the case of [[human superficial 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 [[human]]s and [[animal]]s.
Sorted roughly from [[cranial]] to [[caudal]]. [[Homology (biology)|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 (anatomy)|Head]]
**[[Antler]]
**[[Sagittal crest|Crest]]
**[[Hood (anatomy)|Hood]]
**[[Horn (anatomy)|Horn]]
**[[Mane]]
**[[Eyes]]
**[[Ear]]
**[[Snout]]
***[[Nose]], [[Elephant#Trunk|Trunk]]
****[[Nostril]]
***[[Vibrissae|Whiskers]]
***[[Beak]] ''[[Aves]] only'', [[Mouth]]
****[[Lip]] ''not in [[Aves]]''
*****[[Philtrum]]
****[[Jaw]] ''not in [[Aves]]''
*****[[Gums]] ''not in [[Aves]]''
*****[[Teeth]] ''not in [[Aves]]'', [[Tusk]]
****[[Tongue]]
*[[Throat]]
**[[Adam's apple]]
**[[Vocal sac]] ''[[Ranidae]]''
*[[Vertebral column|Spine]] (extends [[Dorsum (biology)|dorsal]]ly)
**[[Tail]]
*[[Arm]] ''[[Mammal]]ia, [[Amphibia]], ...'', [[Fin]] ''[[Fish]]'', [[Wing]] ''[[Aves]]''
**[[Elbow-joint|Elbow]]
**[[Wrist]]
** [[Hand]]
***[[Finger]]s ([[Thumb]]: [[Primate]])
****[[Hoof]], [[Claw]], [[Nail (anatomy)|Nails]]
****[[Webbing]]
*[[Chest]] (roughly [[Thorax]])
**[[Gills]]
**[[Breast]] ''[[Mammal]]ia''
*[[Abdomen]] (roughly [[Stomach]])
**[[Pouch (marsupial)|Pouch]] ''[[Marsupialia]]''
**[[Genitals]]
***''In females''
****[[Vulva]]
***''In males''
****[[Penis]]
****[[Scrotum]]
*[[Leg]]
**[[Thigh]]
**[[Knee]]
***[[Kneecap]]
**[[Shin]]
**[[Calf muscle|Calf]]
**[[Ankle]]
**[[Foot]]
*** [[Toe]]
****[[Hoof]]
*[[Skin]]
**[[Feather]] ''[[Aves]]'', [[Scale (zoology)|Scale]] ''[[Reptile|Reptilia]]'', [[Hair]] ''[[Mammal]]ia''
**[[Animal shell|Shell]]
==See also==
* [[Anatomy]]
Books:
''Drawing the Living Figure'' by [[Joseph Sheppard]], ISBN 0-486-26723-7
[[Category:Anatomy]]
[[pt:Anatomia de superfĂcie]]