Category Archives: Anatomy

August 13, 2012

Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online

When it comes to modern era distance running, experts have mixed opinions: some say humans are born to run while others say our bodies need careful cross training to stay healthy. Jay Dicharry, author of the new book Anatomy for Runners, believes running alone cannot make you a better runner.

Running is typically a one-dimensional sport, said Dicharry, a physical therapist and the director of Biomechanics at Rebound Physical Therapy in Bend, Oregon. Youre basically just moving forward. Youre not really developing as a true athlete.

Because many people do not take training into mind when running, nearly a third get hurt every single year. When they read fitness magazines, they say I can do that. So they go out and do it, and then they get hurt and wonder why, said Dicharry. If we prepare ourselves well do a better job.

In his book, Dicharry focuses on identifying weaknesses, offers detailed tools for gait analysis, offers tips on preventing injuries, and explains how to exercise in a correct manner that aids the running body.

While many books focus on the cardiovascular system (engine) in regards to the runner, Dicharrys book focuses on the biomechanical body (chassis).

Coaches get lots of information on how to train the heart and lungs. But we dont get enough on how to keep the body healthy, he said. The more stable the chassis, the more efficient you can be. The book focuses on whats wrong and how to fix it.

Robert Forster, an expert in sports physical therapy in Santa Monica, California, said the human body has evolved to run.

Our tree-dwelling ancestors had shorter legs, longer arms and shorter feet. The body actually changed to be effective at running. But we lost our ability to co-opt that economy of motion, Forster, told Reuters by telephone from London, where he had been working with the US Olympic Track and Field team.

Read this article:
Anatomy Of Running Focuses On Biomechanics Of The Body

Photography: Kaveh Kardan
Collection: Skinned alive the anatomical structure, 2010

This beautiful collection by Jemma Marie McLean, called Skinned Alive the Anatomical Structure is inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s anatomical drawings.

Jemma founded Purdy Corsetry after being disappointed by the quality and selection of what she found in New Zealand.  She knew with her wealth of experience in sewing and degree in Fashion design from Massey University that she could make the best corsets possible.

Purdy Corsetry is located in Central Wellington, New Zealand.  View all her latest work via Facebook!

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Istanbul based illustrator Merve Morkoç created these oddly beautiful characters wonderfully combined with anatomy.

View more of Merve’s work at lakormis.blogspot.com and Behance!

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OBJECTIFY THIS: Female anatomy dissected and displayed

• September 7th through September 29th
• Opening event September 7th, 6–10p.m. with burlesque performances by Vaudezilla
• Design Cloud Gallery, 118 N. Peoria St. 2N, Chicago, IL
• Curated by Vanessa Ruiz, founder of Street Anatomy
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Street Anatomy is proud to present OBJECTIFY THIS, our latest group exhibition of paintings and illustrations featuring the underlying anatomy of the female body. The exhibition is influenced by the anatomical work of famed Spanish illustrator and painter, Fernando Vicente, whose paintings, along with 8 other artists, will be exhibited at Chicago’s Design Cloud Gallery from September 7 through September 29, 2012.

Featured artists:
Fernando Vicente
Jason Levesque
Cake
Michael Reedy
Danny Quirk
Emily Evans
Pole Ka
Tristan des Limbes
Amylin Loglisci

Historically, female anatomy has been represented in medical illustrations predominantly as a variation of the male form in terms of reproductive organs and surface anatomy.  There are a multitude of societal, cultural, and religious reasons that have established this ideal, in addition to the fine line between female anatomy and eroticism.  This show will compel viewers to question the objectivity surrounding ‘female anatomy’ and define—or re-define—their own perceptions through the art, perspectives, literature, and live burlesque performances featured during the opening event.

The artwork will range from realistic representations of the female body in various states of anatomical undress to more stylized forms of anatomy.

OPENING EVENT: Friday, September 7, 6–10 p.m. 
Design Cloud will host a public event to mark the opening of the exhibition. It will include anatomically themed food, drinks, music, and live female burlesque performances by Jeez Loueez, Trixie Sparx, Anita Lilmore, and Po’Chop of the famed Chicago burlesque production company, Vaudezilla.  Vanessa Ruiz, members of Street Anatomy, and artists in the show will be in attendance.

If you have any questions about the exhibition or would like to learn more, please feel free to contact me at vanessa@streetanatomy.com!

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'OBJECTIFY THIS: Female Anatomy Dissected and Displayed', a group exhibition of paintings and illustrations featuring the underlying anatomy of the female body.

September 7th – September 29th
Design Cloud Gallery
118 N. Peoria St. 2N, Chicago, IL

Opening event Friday, September 7th, 6–10p.m. with burlesque performances by Chicago's Vaudezilla troupe.

Throughout time, female anatomical illustration has evoked a multitude of feelings beyond simple academic representation. It's one of the reasons why the male form has been the exemplum of the human body throughout time, with the female being illustrated only as the variation in terms of reproductive organs and surface anatomy. This gallery show seeks to portray females only in relation to other females. It will compel viewers to question the objectivity surrounding ‘female anatomy’ and define—or re-define—their own perceptions through the art, perspectives, literature, and live burlesque performances.

Featured artists: Fernando Vicente, Jason Levesque, Cake, Michael Reedy, Emily Evans, Danny Quirk, Pole Ka, Tristan des Limbes, Amylin Loglisci.

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Images, Top to bottom (click on images to see larger version):

1. "American Housewife" by Fernando Vicente
2. "Anatomical Meluxine" by Jason Levesque, 2012
3. "Christina" by Danny Quirk, 2010

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