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Dive into your workbook and follow along, as Erik explains the deep muscles of the back and their connection points on the skeleton.

In this lesson, Erik will move on to the back of the torso, and teach you how to navigate the landmarks of the spinal column, scapula, ribcage, and more.

Follow along as Erik completes his anterior side view drawing, putting his knowledge of the underlying anatomy into practice.

Join Erik as he demonstrates how to utilize the knowledge of the anterior torso in a side-pose, marrying the gestural lay in with anatomical details and knowledge.

Watch as Erik completes his final rendering of the anterior torso, utilizing the knowledge of the underlying structure for better shape design.

Now that you've learned the underlying foundations of the torso, learn how to utilize the information in a practical way, to create better and more accurate figure drawings.

Utilizing your workbook, draw along as Erik explains the anterior superficial muscles of the torso, and explains thier origin points, insertions, and how they affect the surface form of the figure.

Join Erik as he details and explains the connection points of the deep anterior muscles of the torso.

Join Erik Gist as he starts with the structural attachment for the muscles of the torso and basis of torso construction; The Skeleton.  Learn the important landmarks of the human skeleton in the torso, and begin to understand it's importance both as a framework for the muscles and a structural support for the torso.