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Relevant info if you want to create pages yourself + overall useful things to know

Upper Body

Everything above the hip

Complex Pages

Explanations

Explanations of relevant words/terms

Lower Body

Everything from the hip down

Complex Pages

Various

Your page covers upper and lower body or You think no other shelve really fits

Complex Pages

Quick Pages

No need for complex explanations, just post your studies (alpha testing)

Upper Body Dorsal

(back)

Templates

all usable templates

Information for: Creator

You should read this if you want to create pages

Universal Words/Terms

News and Updates

What's new? What's upcoming?

Upper Body Ventral

(front)

About the AnatomyArchive

would be crazy if anyone actually reads this

Random Pages

The pages in here don't belong to a specific category

Head + Neck

upper body

Lower Body Ventral

(front)

Lower Body Dorsal

(back)

Arms

Various

Quick Pages

No need for complex explanations, just post your studies (alpha testing)

See all Quick Pages in one Spot

(alpha testing)

Muscles

Upper Body Dorsal

muscle

Muscles

Upper Body Ventral

Muscles

Head + Neck

Muscles

Lower Body Ventral

Muscles

Lower Body Dorsal

Muscles

Arms

Whole Body Parts

Head + Neck

for example: arm, leg, finger, nose

Bones (Coming Soon)

Head + Neck

Bones (Coming Soon)

Upper Body Ventral

Whole Body Parts

Upper Body Ventral

for example: arm, leg, finger, nose

Bones (Coming Soon)

Upper Body Dorsal

Whole Body Parts

Upper Body Dorsal

for example: arm, leg, finger, nose

Bones (Coming Soon)

Arms

Whole Body Parts

Arms

for example: arm, leg, finger, nose

Bones (Coming Soon)

Lower Body Ventral

Whole Body Parts

Lower Body Ventral

for example: arm, leg, finger, nose

Bones (Coming Soon)

Lower Body Dorsal

Whole Body Parts

Lower Body Dorsal

for example: arm, leg, finger, nose

Creator Template: Muscles

Templates

Preview:This line will be visible as a preview to your page - write what makes your page special or write whatever you want.About 86 characters are visible -> here is a counter: wordcounter.net Synonyms: Which names are commonly used for this muscle? (list th...

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Origin and Insertion (xlas)

Universal Words/Terms

The names imply that a muscle starts at "origin" and ends at "insertion". However, you may still confuse these two, so here is a general guideline I found to be helpful. The origin part usually does not move (or moves less than the insertion part) when the ...

word/term

Everything you need to know when creating

Information for: Creator

Feel free to search for specific topics in this page: Use Ctrl + F for exampleFirst of all1. The AnatomyArchive is English only as of right now.2. You need to have an account for creating a page. You can register here3. You should be familiar with the Terms of...

guide

Creator Template: Word/Term Explanations

Templates

Preview:This line will be visible as a preview to your page - write what makes your page special or write whatever you want.About 86 characters are visible -> here is a counter: wordcounter.netSynonyms: Which synonyms are commonly used for the explained word/t...

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2025 Checklist

News and Updates

Things I would like to see for the AnatomyArchive in 2025 Feel free to comment on this list. What should I add? in no particular order: figure-study-model collaboration (I have a few artists I found on Artstation that might work well)at least 3 independen...

Musculus trapezius (xlas)

Upper Body Dorsal Muscles

Preview: simple/clean drawings; arm movements included; lots of additional info (+latin names) Synonyms: Trapezius muscle; Trapezius; Neck muscle Summary The Musculus trapezius is the biggest neck muscle (surface area) we have and very relevant in se...

back
dorsal
not final
muscle
upper body

Musculus rectus abdominis (xlas)

Upper Body Ventral Muscles

Preview: simple/clean drawings; lots of additional info (+latin names) Synonyms: abs; rectus abdominis muscle; straight abdominis muscle; six pack; six-pack; sixpack; rectus Summary The Musculus rectus abdominis, often referred to as "abs" (short for...

not final
muscle
upper body
front
ventral

Complete Guide for Creating

Information for: Creator

To post on the AnatomyArchive you need an account. Create one here Choose between Quick Pages No need for complex explanations, just post your studies. Quick Pages Complex Pages More time invested and more knowledge gained! Complex Pages Get to know th...

guide

What is the AnatomyArchive?

About the AnatomyArchive

I want the AnatomyArchive to be a reference book, that you can flip open in the middle of a painting: You get stuck while painting a body part -> You open AnatomyArchive and search for that body part -> Painting can continue :) The Vision I wanted to crea...

Terms of Use

About the AnatomyArchive

By using the AnatomyArchive you automatically agree to the following terms: Overall, I want this to be a respectful place to learn for everybody. Free to Use All pages of the AnatomyArchive are free to use for anyone - non commercially (and commercially*)...

Contact

About the AnatomyArchive

Founder The AnatomyArchive was founded and developed by "xlas"Feel free to contact me. Official "xlas" Socials @by_xlas on most Socials: TwitterInstagramArtstationYouTubeKo-fi Official AnatomyArchive Socials: InstagramDiscord Email AnatomyArchive Emai...

How the get featured on the Homepage

Random Pages

You wonder how to get your page featured on the Homepage of the AnatomyArchive? The answer is simple: Just send an email to anatomyarchive(at)stxrs.studio with a link to your page. You can add some text, but it's not necessary. Maybe you'll even get featured ...

guide

Coming Soon + Recently Added

News and Updates

Coming Soon Video Tutorial for the page editorA template for bone-pagesRegular server backups to external S3 storageA page that leads to good alternative resourcesMore weekly prize money (if I get a good sponsor) Recently Added Partner section on the Homepa...

Weekly Money Raffle for Creators

Random Pages

I am doing a weekly raffle with a little bit of money to help the AnatomyArchive grow. I know it is time consuming to create a page, so I want to give you some extra motivation. How to participate Every Creator on the AnatomyArchive that has created a page i...

Creator Template: Whole Body Parts

Templates

Preview:This line will be visible as a preview to your page - write what makes your page special or write whatever you want.About 86 characters are visible -> here is a counter: wordcounter.net Synonyms: Which names are commonly used for this body part? (list...

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Creator Template: Various

Templates

Preview:This line will be visible as a preview to your page - write what makes your page special or write whatever you want.About 86 characters are visible -> here is a counter: wordcounter.net Synonyms: Which names are commonly used for the thing(s) you are ...

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Nose (WIP By Bargain & Updated on 06/08/25)

Head + Neck Whole Body Parts

Preview:This line will be visible as a preview to your page - write what makes your page special or write whatever you want.About 86 characters are visible -> here is a counter: wordcounter.net Synonyms: Snout, muzzle, proboscis, trunk, beak, conk, snoot, ...

not final

Creator Template: Quick Pages

Templates

Preview:This line will be visible as a preview to your page - write what makes your page special or write whatever you want.About 86 characters are visible -> here is a counter: wordcounter.net Synonyms: Which names are commonly used for the thing(s) you are ...

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Mouldings, Body Shapes and Silhouette Study (xlas)

Quick Pages

Preview:Quick "mouldings" study inspired by a Bridgman book. Architecture -> Body Shapes Synonyms: leg; leg side view; form; shape; back shapes quick "mouldings" study inspired by a Bridgman book Architecture is a really cool reference for drawing to huma...

Quick Page

AnatomyArchive Pinterest Board

See all Quick Pages in one Spot

See all Studies side by side on the AnatomyArchive Pinterest Board I created a Pinterest board where all Quick Pages are automatically uploaded. Use the AnatomyArchive website like a library to find specific information or browse through the Pinterest board t...