The text in the result section is often supplemented by figures or illustrations. The interested reader will usually glance over the figures for an overview of the work. Therefore, each figure with its legend should be self -explanatory and designed for readability.

To achieve the readability, firstly you should know the anatomy of a figure in paper. Below are example figures (typical line and bar graphs) with the various component parts labeled in red.

1. Line Graph

2. Bar Graph

I hope the brief explanation help you know anatomy of a figure in a paper.