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Fic 12.17 NotÄ™ the fullness of the brom and tbe eyebalis and the slope np from cheek to nose. Also oisible are the neck muscles.

The Middle of the Body

Whcn scen from the sidc the crutch is higher chan the crcase under the buttocks. The midpoint of an adult is just above the crutch. The navel is not in the middle of the waist but sits on the upper surfacc of a ridge of musclc just bclow it. There is quite a slope down and back from the promincnce of the belly to the crutch.

Hands and Feet

Hands and fect need careful examination. 'Ehe palm of the hand is about square and the fingers

Fic; 12.18 The finished walnut loead. NotÄ™ the twisting of the surfitces of the lips.

abouc the same length as the palm, but the thumb starts from the base of the palm. The foot is nor a thin fiat place but is wedge-shaped when seen from the side. The positions of the inner and outer anklebones and the heel necd to be watched, particularly their relationship with the bones of rhe lower leg. The shinbone seems to swing slightly inwards from the knee towards the inner anklcbone and the Achilles tendon tapers beautifully down from the calf muscles to the heel on the back. The toes, likc the fingers, are not in a straight linÄ™ at their basc. Although the digits may appear curved thev are madÄ™ up of straight bones with flesh and tendons. If they are treated as fiat between the knuckles the rubber look should be avoided. When making them distinct, one from another, it is wise

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