Foreshortening is a technique used in art and photography to create the illusion of an object receding strongly into the background. This effect makes parts of the object appear shorter than they actually are, enhancing the sense of depth and perspective. It is commonly applied in drawing and painting to depict three-dimensional forms on a two-dimensional surface. In anatomy, foreshortening can be observed in the way limbs and features appear when viewed from different angles. For example, when a person extends their arm towards the viewer, the hand may look larger and the arm shorter, creating a dynamic and realistic representation of space and form.