How do you use an anatomy manual? (another stupid question)

[BrushNoir]

I'd say start studieing his drawings. Though if you check out proko and loomis, they might have an easier approach or hampton even. Imo they explain it in a more understandable way. For example hampton gives you the building blocks that you are looking for and shows you how to draw them in different angles. Hope this helps a bit.