Biomechanics Collection (#2)

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Muybridge motion study, 1870s C014 / 2071
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing the motion of a man performing a back-flip or back handspring

Inversion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6802
Inversion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from above, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when inverting the foot

Elbow flexion, artwork C016 / 6790
Elbow flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing (bending) the elbow

Bone structure, artwork C016 / 7504
Bone structure. Computer artwork showing bone trabeculae. Trabeculae are the bars of bone that form a honeycombed hollow network, and make up the structure of spongy bone, the inner layer of a bone

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6800
Plantarflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its lower (plantar)

Elbow flexion, artwork C016 / 6789
Elbow flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing (bending) the elbow

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6799
Plantarflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its lower (plantar)

Elbow and wrist extension, artwork C016 / 6791
Elbow and wrist extension. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when extending the elbow and wrist joints

Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6794
Little and ring finger flexion. Artwork of the muscles of the forearm and hand from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the little and ring (fourth and third)

Elbow and wrist extension, artwork C016 / 6792
Elbow and wrist extension. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when extending the elbow and wrist joints

Patella twitch, artwork C016 / 6816
Patella twitch. Artwork of the muscles of the knee from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the knee cap (patella) when the quadriceps muscles of the thigh contracts

Inversion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6801
Inversion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from above, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when inverting the foot

Patella twitch, artwork C016 / 6803
Patella twitch. Artwork of the muscles of the knee from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the knee cap (patella) when the quadriceps muscles of the thigh contracts

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6797
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6798
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Bone structure, artwork C016 / 7545
Bone structure. Computer artwork showing bone trabeculae. Trabeculae are the bars of bone that form a honeycombed hollow network, and make up the structure of spongy bone, the inner layer of a bone

Garden snail climbing on glass
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) climbing on glass. The snails foot (the underside gripping area) and mouth are pressed to the surface of the glass

Muybridge motion study, 1870s C016 / 4563
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing the motion of a race horse harnessed to a sulky (racing cart) and demonstrating a trotting gait

Muybridge motion study, 1907 C016 / 4564
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing a nude woman pouring a basin of water over herself. These photographs were obtained by English photographer Eadweard J

Muybridge motion study, 1870s C016 / 4562
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing the motion of an athlete carrying out a walking leap over a hurdle

Chickens egg outer shell detail, SEM
Chickens egg outer shell detail, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hard-shelled eggs are produced by birds and some reptiles. The shell protects the growing embryo inside

Broken egg shell, SEM
Broken egg shell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hard-shelled eggs are produced by birds and some reptiles. The shell protects the embryo inside

Egg shell membrane, SEM
Egg shell membrane, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Broken egg shell, showing details of the membrane (across bottom) that is on the inside of the shell wall

Bat sonar
Bat echolocation system, computer artwork. The yellow circles show the series of high-pitched sounds that many bats emit to help them navigate when flying at night

Mechanics of swallowing, diagram
Mechanics of swallowing. Cutaway diagrams showing the process of swallowing. At left the mouthful of food (the bolus, green) is being pushed to the back of the mouth by the tongue

Gecko robot foot
Synthetic gecko toes. Toes from a robot foot designed to mimic (biomimetics) the foot of a gecko. The robot foot is made of a dry adhesive polymer

SpinybotII climbing robot, scaling a wall. This robot has been designed to mimic (biomimetics) the climbing ability of insects and spiders

Sprawlita cockroach robot, running outdoors. Sprawlita is a hexapod (six-legged) robot that mimics (biomimetics) the running ability of cockroaches

Human backbone, artwork
Human backbone, skull and pelvis. Computer artwork of the spine (the backbone or spinal column), seen from an oblique sideways angle, with the front of the spine at left, the skull at top

Bone trabeculae, artwork. The trabeculae are the bars of bone forming a honeycombed hollow network. This is the structure of spongy bone, the inner layer of a bone

Arthropod locomotion, artwork
Arthropod locomotion. Artwork of a cockroach (top) and centipede (bottom) walking. Multi-legged animals walk with an alternating tripod gait

Crab locomotion research. Ghost crab (Ocypode quadrata) being released from plastic cup onto a miniature treadmill. The adjustments the crab makes to sudden changes in the speed of the treadmill are

Cockroach locomotion research. Researcher observes a Madagascan giant hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa) on miniature obstacle course

Gecko locomotion study. Researcher with a gecko (family Gekkonidae) climbing a non-stick vertical track (blue). A high speed camera is used to monitor the animals locomotion

Cockroach locomotion study. Cockroach (Blaberus discoidalis) attached to a candle, runs over a freely rotating polystyrene ball, known as a kugel

Flying fish, 17th century artwork
Flying fish near a ship in stormy waters, coloured 17th century artwork. Flying fish use their front (pectoral) fins as wings

Mechanics of respiration, artwork
Mechanics of respiration. Cutaway artworks showing the mechanics of breathing in (left) and breathing out (right). Arrows show: the movement of air in and out of the nose

Peringueys adder side-winding
Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi), side-winding across desert sands. This venomous sidewinding adder, found in the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola, hunts desert lizards and other small animals

Human and ape anatomy. Artwork comparing the anatomy of a human (left) and an ape (right). Both are primates, but as humans

Football kick, skeleton artwork
Football kick. Computer artwork showing a skeleton in the process of kicking a football (not seen). The outline of the body can also be seen

Skeleton and ligaments, artwork
Female skeleton, computer artwork. The human skeleton has 206 bones. The skull (at top) protects the brain. The ribs of the chest (at upper centre) enclose the heart and lungs

Cybernetic arm, composite image. The mans right arm has been replaced by a robotic one. This represents the development of prosthetic limbs that can not only be controlled by the patients nervous

Artificial blood cells, artwork
Artificial blood cells, conceptual computer artwork. Synthetic blood cells, or respirocytes, seen travelling along a blood vessel

Feather vane, light micrograph
Feather vane. Light micrograph of a part of a vane of a contour feather, from the wing of a bird. Each vane consists of several barbs (black) bearing barbules (thin)

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"Unlocking the Secrets of Movement: Exploring the Fascinating World of Biomechanics" Running skeleton in body, artwork: Unveiling the hidden mechanics behind our every step - a captivating glimpse into biomechanics. Mechanics of respiration, diagram: Breathing life into understanding: Delving deep into the intricate workings of our respiratory system through biomechanical analysis. Leg muscles in running, artwork: Muscles in motion: A visual exploration of how our legs power us forward during running, courtesy of biomechanics. Namaqua chameleon catching prey: Nature's precision engineering at play: Witnessing the remarkable hunting techniques of a Namaqua chameleon through a biomechanical lens. Housefly foot, SEM: The tiny wonders beneath our feet: Examining the extraordinary structure and gripping abilities found on a housefly's foot using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Gecko foot, SEM: Adhesive mastery revealed: Unraveling the secrets behind geckos' incredible climbing abilities with high-resolution SEM imaging and biomechanical insights. Bat sonar: Echolocation demystified: Peering into how bats navigate their surroundings using sound waves – an awe-inspiring example of nature-inspired biomechanics. Fist clenching movement, artwork C016 / 6795: From strength to dexterity - Understanding the complex movements involved in clenching your fist through artistic representation and biophysical analysis. Little and ring finger flexion, artwork C016 / 6793: A tale told by fingers - Illuminating the intricacies behind little and ring finger flexion via stunning artistry combined with detailed biomechanical research. Cicada noise mechanism, diagram C018 / 0296: Unmasking nature's orchestra conductor - Decoding how cicadas produce their unique sounds with an insightful diagram showcasing the biomechanics behind their noise mechanism.