Cranium Collection (page 3)

Upper part of human skeleton, skull, spinal column, ribcage, shoulders, collar bones, upper arms and pelvis, front view

Skull in profile to right, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Skull in profile to right, 1645

Sectioned skull in profile to left with the left side of the cranium removed, 1651

Sarmatians. Deformed human skulls. Probably dated in the 3rd
Sarmatians. Two deformed human skulls. Probably dated in the 3rd century BC. Kerch Historical and Archaeological Museum. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Homo heidelbergensis. Skull number 5. Atapuerca, Spain
Homo heidelbergensis. Skull number 5. Discovered in the Pit of Bones Site of Atapuerca (Spain). European Middle Pleistocene. Atapuerca. Spain

Homo neanderthalensis and Homo heildebergensis
Left: Cranium of Neanderthal man discovered at Forbes quarry Gibraltar in 1848. Right: Cranium of Broken Hill, or Rhodesian man (H. heidelbergensis) discovered at Broken Hill, Zambia in 1921

Broken Hill skull, Homo heidelbergensis, discovered in Africa in 1921. The skull belonged to an adult male and may be 200, 000 to 300, 000 years old

Human upper body showing bones, muscles and circulatory system

Side view of human skull with parts exploded

Front view of human skeleton waving goodbye, isolated on white background

3D rendering of human vertebral column with skull

Human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system
Side view of human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system within the brain. Green are parasympathetic nerves. Blue are sympathetic nerves

X-ray view of a woman sitting on floor with skeletal bones superimposed
X-ray view of a naked woman sitting on floor, with skeletal bones superimposed

Male human skeleton in dynamic posture, rear view

Anatomy of female body with skeleton, stylized look

Perspective view of human skull with parts exploded

Female body with bone skeleton superimposed
Medical illustration of female body with bone skeleton superimposed

Front view of human skeleton meditating, isolated on white background

Female standing, with skeletal bones superimposed, front view
3D rendering of a naked female standing, with skeletal bones superimposed, front view

The human skeleton and muscular system, front view
Medical illustration of the human skeleton and muscular system, front view

Human skeleton praying on his knees, isolated on white background

View of human skull from different angles

Anatomy of male body with half skeleton and half muscular system
Anatomy of male body with half skeleton and half muscular representations

Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette painting by Vincent van Gogh, 1886

Human head, 3D CT scan C016 / 6393
Human head. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of a profile view of a 30 year old patients head and neck

Australopithecus africanus skull (STS-5) C015 / 6916
Australopithecus africanus skull. This is specimen STS-5, also known as Mrs Ples. It dates from around 2 million years ago and was discovered in Sterkfontein, South Africa, in 1947

Cro-Magnon 1 fossil skull C016 / 5882
Cro-Magnon 1 fossil skull. Cast of a fossil of the skull of a male aged around 45 years of age. It dates from around 28, 000 years ago

Homo neanderthalensis (Ferrassie 1) cranium cast
Cranium cast of an adult male Neandertal Man (Homo neanderthalensis) discovered at La Ferrassie, Dordogne, France, by D Peyrony and L. Captian in 1909. The original specimen dates back 70, 000 years

Homo sapiens cranium (Predmosti 3) cast

Skull showing bullet hole in right temple
Skull of adult male suicide case. Taken during the archaelogical excavation at Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 1984-1986

Homo erectus, Java Man (Sangiran 17) cranium cast
Three quarter view of partially reconstructed cranium of Homo erectus Java Man about 700, 000 years old known as Sangiran 17. Discovered by Towikromo in 1969

Homo erectus crania (Ngandong 1 & Trinil)
The larger cranium belongs to Homo erectus discovered at Ngandong near to the Solo River on the island of Java, Indonesia

Homo sapiens cranium (Irhoud 1)
Lateral and frontal view of a cast of an adult male Homo sapiens skull discovered at Jebel Irhoud (formerly Ighoud), Morocco, by Mohammed Ben Fatmi, Summer 1961

Homo sapiens (Singa 1) cranium
A heavily mineralized cranium once belonging to that of Homo sapiens who lived about 130, 000 years ago. This specimen was discovered in Singa, Sudan by W.R.G. Bond in 1924

Homo sapiens cranium (Predmosti 3)
Frontal view of cranium and mandible (casts) of a Homo sapiens male aged 35-40 discovered at Predmosti, North East Moravia, Czech Republic. By K.J. Maska, June 1894. This specimen dates back 30, 000

Homo heildelbergensis, Rhodesian or Broken Hill Man (Broken
Basilar view of the cranium belonging to Broken Hill Man (Homo heildelbergensis) discovered at Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia by T. Zwigelaar in June 1921. It dates back 130, 000 years

Homo sapiens cranium (Irhoud 2)
Lateral and facial view of a cast of a skull belonging to an adult male Homo sapiens discovered at Jebel Irhoud (formerly Ighoud), Barytes mine S.E of Safi, Morocco, by Mohammed Ben Fatmi, summer 1961

Homo sapiens cranium (Qafzeh 9)
Lateral and frontal view of a cast of a Homo sapiens adult skull discovered at Dkebel Kafzeh, Israel by B. Vandermeersch, 1965-1969

Australopithecus boisei (OH5) & Homo habilis (OH24) crania
Two cranium casts of: (left) Australopithecus boisei known as OH5 and (right) homo habilis known as OH24. Both original specimens were discovered within Bed 1 at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Gorilla skull (Gorilla). Side view X-ray showing the cranium, eye socket, nasal area and jawbone

Babys skull. Side view X-ray showing the cranium, eye socket, nasal area and mouth. For an X-ray of an adult human skull see image P120/222 and for an X-ray of a childs skull see image P120/224

Human skull development. Coloured x-ray of three human skulls including a newborn, a child and an adult. The newborns skull (left) has a gap in the cranium where the skull plates have not yet sealed

Neck and shoulder pain, X-ray artwork
Neck and shoulder pain. Computer X-ray artwork of the back view of a human skeletons shoulders, neck and skull. The red area represents neck pain (cervicalgia) and shoulder pain

Human and chimpanzee skull. Coloured x-rays of the skulls of a human (homo sapien) and chimpanzee (Pans troglodytes). The cranium of the chimpanzee is considerably smaller than that of the human

Cro-Magnon skull
Skull of Cro-Magnon man, side view. The term Cro- Magnon is used in a general sense to refer to the earliest European examples of Homo sapiens, or modern man, living in Europe between about 40

Human skull anatomy, diagram
Human skull anatomy. Diagram showing the structure and anatomy of a human skull, including the sutures (jagged lines), the joints between the fused skull bones

Head and neck anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human neck and head

Skeleton lying down, artwork
Skeleton lying down. Computer artwork showing the bones of the head, neck and upper torso of a human skeleton that is lying down

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"Cranium: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Human Skull and Beyond" Delving into the depths of human anatomy, Leonardo da Vinci's intricate sketches of skull anatomy offer a glimpse into his fascination with unraveling the secrets held within our craniums. From his detailed drawings to modern-day advancements, we continue to explore this enigmatic structure. Hominid crania provide us with a window into our evolutionary past, showcasing how our ancestors' skulls have evolved over time. With full-body scans and MRI technology, scientists can now peer inside these ancient relics, uncovering clues about their lifestyles and adaptations. In a satirical twist on phrenology - an outdated pseudoscience that claimed personality traits could be determined by skull shape - we find humor in our quest for understanding. Yet amidst the satire lies an appreciation for how far we've come in deciphering the complexities of cranial morphology. The Paranthropus boisei (Zinjanthropus) cranium (OH5) takes us back millions of years, offering insights into early hominids' robust features. Meanwhile, X-ray images reveal intricate details of both human and animal skulls – from horses to primates – highlighting similarities and differences across species. One cannot ignore Sahelanthropus tchadensis; its fossilized skull provides a crucial link between apes and humans. This remarkable discovery challenges previous notions about our origins while fueling further exploration into humanity's beginnings. But it is not just scientific curiosity that draws attention to the cranium; it also holds significance in everyday life. Headaches become tangible through X-ray artwork, capturing both pain and beauty simultaneously. The human skull itself serves as a reminder of mortality but also showcases resilience throughout history. Finally, Homo erectus' Java Man cranium (Sangiran 17) cast allows us to step back in time once more – witnessing glimpses of ancient lives and pondering the mysteries that still surround our own existence.