The pelvis is located at the end of the torso, connected to the lumbar spine from the sacrum (1). The shape of the back changes following the movements of these bones.

They are triangle shaped and help move the arms. In the back, you will find the scapulae or shoulder blades. Every time the arms move, they will change direction. You can think of them as shoulder support. The clavicles (3) are like a bicycle handlebar. The sternum (2) closes this structure in the front, creating, with the spine, an imaginary line that divides the body into two. You can draw it in many ways, but I like to give it an oblong shape resembling ribs (1). The dorsal spine is the part that connects to the arms. In the center of these muscles is the Adam’s apple, which is more prominent in men (4). The most visible one has an extremely long name (sternocleidomastoid!), but you can easily recognize it by its V shape, parting from the ear to the center of the clavicles (3). There are a variety of muscles that operate the movement of the head. In the neck, the cervical spine (1) is located just behind the jaw (2). Lumbar spine - a little before the pelvis, connected to the sacrum.Dorsal or thoracic spine - supports the ribs.Cervical spine - supports and provides mobility to the head.Let’s divide it up into three parts to see it better: Its form makes the pelvis and the rib cage tilt slightly. Its vertical shape differentiates humans from other species. The spine is the body’s support and also allows motion in the torso. Let’s start with the building blocks of the human figure: Anatomy is a challenging subject, but I hope that this article can be a quick guide for you and get you in the mood to keep learning. The key to improving your drawings is to do your best and put your heart into your art.

Body sketch male